Osamu Aoki wrote: > Hi Michael, > > You are quick :-) Please understand I am all for removing this package.
And this is why I don't want to discuss this issue with you anymore. >> *) gnu-fdisk is a tool which is an alternative to fdisk, closely >> imitating it's interface, not hinting on any fundamental differences >> between it's predecessor or GPT. > > But when we are dealing with different beast such as GPT, we should not > fake its situation almost as MBR. This is the thing most bad about > gnu-fdisk. Why is this a problem? > If your issue is with installer, please put it there. Please note > important bug is not RC. I thought I clearly laid out what the issue is. I'll try it again. There is currently _NO WAY_ to _SANELY_ edit _THE ONLY_ partition table available on x86 systems for devices larger than 2TB (which are available Real Soon Now), without _DESTROYING YOUR BOOT CHAIN_. When the device in question happens to be your boot device. > Also I think this is not just Debian problem. If you know other distro > doing it right, please point it out. They may be using some patch to > the libraries used by gnu-fdisk/parted. I'm not much of a community guy. The only distribution I actively use is Debian because it gets stuff most of the times right. I hoped that somebody would eventually notice the reach of the situation and take care of it. > I general, new hardwares (be it huge disk space or new design), causes > issues. They are not RC but quite annoying. Please don't argue about the importance of the bug if you fail to understand the situation. Have a good night, Michael -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
