Re: how to force the install cd to use EXT3 type partition
On Sunday 07 March 2004 14:59, Lei wrote:
> I am trying to install debian using the vanilla CD.
>
> But when I choose to partition the disk, it only tells me 82 for swap,
> and 83 for linux native.
>
> I found 83 could be EXT2, EXT3 or reiserfs, but when I am doing the
> "initializing the disk" part, it tells me that it is going to make it
> EXT2 only, I don't have any other choice...
>
> Can anyone tell me, what should I do to enable the choice of which type,
> (EXT2, EXT3, REISERFS) to use for my file system?
>
> Lei
I believe if you load the appropriate kernel module (ext3, reiserfs, etc.)
you'll get the option of choosing the type of file system to use during
install.
Justin Guerin
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