Re: [Hampshire] Partitions

2009-08-13 Thread alan c
Stephen Rowles wrote: > On 08/13/2009 01:16 PM, Chris. Aubrey-Smith wrote: >> >> As gparted seems not to want to allow me to shrink/move anything, do I >> have any option but to back everything up and start again? >> >> Chris. >> > > gparted won't let you adjust or move any partition that is curr

Re: [Hampshire] Partitions

2009-08-13 Thread Victor Churchill
2009/8/13 Stephen Rowles : > On 08/13/2009 01:16 PM, Chris. Aubrey-Smith wrote: >> >> As gparted seems not to want to allow me to shrink/move anything, do I >> have any option but to back everything up and start again? >> >> Chris. >> > > gparted won't let you adjust or move any partition that is c

Re: [Hampshire] Partitions

2009-08-13 Thread Stephen Rowles
On 08/13/2009 01:16 PM, Chris. Aubrey-Smith wrote: > > As gparted seems not to want to allow me to shrink/move anything, do I > have any option but to back everything up and start again? > > Chris. > gparted won't let you adjust or move any partition that is currently mounted. Seeing as you want

[Hampshire] Partitions

2009-08-13 Thread Chris. Aubrey-Smith
Hi, All! When partitioning a disc to install Linux, I tend to follow the advice of the 'expert' so far as practicable and let the installer have its way. This policy has now led me into an awkward position. I installed Debian 'Lenny' on a machine with a 160Gb disc, taking the option to install to