On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 11:39:23AM +0100, Dave Mitchell wrote: > > I expect an option within anaconda that will *inspect* the existing > partitioning layout of a device, and present that to me as the new > default. Anaconda has the ability to examine the vg_pigeon device, and > see that there are 3 partitions on it, last mounted as /, /home and swap. > Doesn't Rick's response say you get that option when you choose "Replace Existing Linux System(s)"? I do not have an optical drive, so I can't really boot and check. Or could it be that Anaconda has problems because your LVM is encrypted? > Or to come at the question from another angle: > > I have a system with a reasonably straightforward layout: > 1 disk, split into two physical partitions; the first holds /boot, the > 2nd is an encrypted LVM volume that has 3 partitions: /, swap /home. > I want to install a new release of the OS (overwriting / and /boot), while > preserving /home. How can I do that in a simple and safe manner? > Again, maybe the fact that the LVM is ecrypted is preventing Anaconda from seeing the existing partition sizes under "Create custom layout" also. I say this because, I always use the custom layout option and as far as I recall Anaconda shows me existing partitions, and I can choose to edit/delete them. So if I leave the same partitioning scheme, all I need to do is specify the appropriate mount points. Hope this is clearer. -- Suvayu Open source is the future. It sets us free. -- users mailing list users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
