OK, I've got a REALLY STUPID question here. :/ I decided recently that I wanted to try out the "Linux from Scratch" project (http://www.linuxfromscratch.org). In order to do this particular thang one has to create a reasonable sized partition on which to create the installation.
Now, when =I= go into my /dev/hda with GNU parted, or fdisk, or what have you, what do I see? That's right, 4 primary partitions: the max you can have. Dumb question is: can I change my root partition to type extended and create two logical partitions (one holding the original root stuff, the other for Linux from Scratch things) within it? Without destroying my beloved Debian system? Or does it just not work that way? I told you it was stupid! See how I trust you fine folks, to parade my ignorance before you like this? :-) Foolishly, Glenn +----------------+ http://www.burningclown.com "Everyone's Portal to Nothing At All" +----------------+