Re: swap / ufs / font
On Thu, Jun 28, 2001 at 10:33:24PM +0200, Carleos Artime wrote:
> Hi, three questions arisen from my first attempt to install a Debian
> system on an E-250:
>
> 1. There is a SunOS 5.7 installed. Is it safe to share the swap
> partition between Debian and SunOS? i.e. Should I format that partition
> as "Linux swap" during the install process? (Ultralinux FAQ says YES,
> but I'd calm if someone confirms!)
Yes.
> 2. How reliable is at present the Linux kernel UFS read/write support?
> Can I share the "/export/home - /home" partition? (again, Ultralinux FAQ
> states there's no problem, but I've seen several warnings elsewhere)
I wouldn't suggest it. Write support for me was less than stable.
> 3. Too big letters in the text screens of Debian install! Many cannot be
> read easily. Is there any way of reducing console font size?
Use the newer boot images for woody, instead of the potato ones.
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