Bug#274290: FWD: Re: Bug#274290: debian-installer: Manual partitioning does not give full control
On Fri, Oct 01, 2004 you wrote:
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> * I miss the exact partition sizes that cfdisk gives me. The new one says
> things like 1.9GB, whereas cfdisk says e.g. 5996.23MB.
This is a good wishlist - give the user the chance to change the format
of the screen and in particular the precision and measure units.
> * I like to be able to see the partition data for all partitions at once.
Would it be enough if the user is able to hide the explanatory messages
in the upper part of the screen?
> * I like cfdisk's ability tho show partitions either by their size, or by
> cylinders/sectors.
A very long time ago the partitioner was able to do so. Then this
possibility was removed but you still are able to check the
cylinder/sector start and end of the free spaces. How stupid... ;-)
> * I like to be able to specify partitions by their starting and ending
> * cylinders.
OK.
> * And in addition: cfdisk is available (also) after installation. The new
> is not(?).
It is available on your installation media. ;-)
Anton Zinoviev
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