[Gllug] Mactel Linux problem - Save my marriage :)

[Chris Bell]

On Thu 26 Jul, Panos Savvas wrote:
> hi Chris,
> 
> Thanks for the suggestion.
> 
> I tried this last night. But maybe I am missing the step "rewrite the
> partition table with some clear unused space"
> 

   I use Debian, and although I have never used the Mac version, the
facilities are generally similar across all the different versions.
   I understand that each kind of Apple computer is a unique design, and
software must be written to match each particular version, so it is very
important to read the relevant instructions. Debian includes instructions on
the installation discs, and the latest instructions are always available
from the Debian website, see www.uk.debian org or www.debian.org
   There are different methods of starting the installer, giving the
required amount of manual control over the installation, or a fully automatic
installation using the entire disc.
   As many configuration decisions as possible are made before any
irreversible write is made to disc.
   From what I have read, Debian uses the Mac Boot facility for the
particular version of Mac. For manual partitioning, all partitions are
normally found by the installer and shown in the menu, usually marked "Do
not use". To change anything, move the cursor to the particular line and
select (enter) that line. The menu will then display the current set of
options for that item. Unwanted partitions can be selected for modification
or deletion prior to re-using the space. All configuration decisions are
held in memory until it is essential to write to disc, and you are asked to
confirm that you wish to write to disc at every stage where this is
required. It is fairly easy to mark all unwanted partitions for deletion,
and no other action, leaving all wanted partitions and some free space on
the disc. The installer will modify the partition table as neccessary to
suit your requests.


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Chris Bell

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