From 8f8f828f85aae5de5c2ea15c3128cbf91f0b71d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Millan Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:27:02 +0000 Subject: Fix a few Linux-isms --- en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml | 42 +++++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 22 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) (limited to 'en/using-d-i') diff --git a/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml b/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml index 22f58403f..5e5cb1810 100644 --- a/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml +++ b/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ smaller hard disks. Some options can only be changed when installing at medium or low debconf priority; at higher priorities sensible defaults will be used. - + The installer supports various forms of advanced partitioning and use of storage devices, which in many cases can be used in combination. @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ storage devices, which in many cases can be used in combination. - + The following file systems are supported. @@ -92,20 +92,20 @@ The following file systems are supported. ext2r0, ext2, - ext3, - ext4 - + ext3, + ext4 + The default file system selected in most cases is ext3; for /boot partitions ext2 will be selected by default when guided partitioning is used. - + jfs (not available on all architectures) - + xfs (not available on all architectures) - + reiserfs (optional; not available on all architectures) Support for the Reiser file system is no longer available by default. @@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ The following file systems are supported. Guided Partitioning - + If you choose guided partitioning, you may have three options: to create partitions directly on the hard disk (classic method), or to create them @@ -156,12 +156,12 @@ makes use of the kernel's dm-crypt support. . - + The option to use (encrypted) LVM may not be available on all architectures. - + When using LVM or encrypted LVM, the installer will create most partitions inside one big partition; the advantage of this method is that @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ In the case of encrypted LVM the big partition will not be readable without knowing a special key phrase, thus providing extra security of your (personal) data. - + When using encrypted LVM, the installer will also automatically erase the disk by writing random data to it. This further improves security (as it @@ -179,7 +179,7 @@ makes sure that any traces of previous installations are erased), but may take some time depending on the size of your disk. - + If you choose guided partitioning using LVM or encrypted LVM, some changes in the partition table will need to be written to the selected disk while @@ -191,8 +191,8 @@ they are written to disk. -If you choose guided partitioning (either classic or using (encrypted) -LVM) for a whole disk, you will first be asked to select the disk you want +If you choose guided partitioning (either classic or using (encrypted) +LVM) for a whole disk, you will first be asked to select the disk you want to use. Check that all your disks are listed and, if you have several disks, make sure you select the correct one. The order they are listed in may differ from what you are used to. The size of the disks may help to identify @@ -202,9 +202,11 @@ them. Any data on the disk you select will eventually be lost, but you will always be asked to confirm any changes before they are written to the disk. + If you have selected the classic method of partitioning, you will be able to undo any changes right until the end; when using (encrypted) LVM this is not possible. + @@ -251,7 +253,7 @@ partitioning will fail. - + If you choose guided partitioning using (encrypted) LVM, the installer will also create a separate /boot partition. The other partitions, @@ -339,14 +341,14 @@ its size, type (primary or logical), and location (beginning or end of the free space). After this, you will be presented with a detailed overview of your new partition. The main setting is Use as:, which determines if the partition will have a file -system on it, or be used for swap, software RAID, LVM, an encrypted -file system, or not be used at all. Other settings include +system on it, or be used for swap, software RAID, LVM, an encrypted +file system, or not be used at all. Other settings include mountpoint, mount options, and bootable flag; which settings are shown depends on how the partition is to be used. If you don't like the preselected defaults, feel free to change them to your liking. E.g. by selecting the option Use as:, you can choose a different filesystem for this partition, including options -to use the partition for swap, software RAID, LVM, or not +to use the partition for swap, software RAID, LVM, or not use it at all. Another nice feature is the ability to copy data from an existing partition onto this one. When you are satisfied with your new partition, select @@ -378,7 +380,7 @@ If you forget to select and format an EFI boot partition, partman will detect this and will not let you continue until you allocate one. - + Capabilities of partman can be extended with installer modules, but are dependent on your system's architecture. So if you can't -- cgit v1.2.3