Nicholas wrote:
I would like to convert /dev/hdb1 into an ext2 primary partition.
Did you try:
# mkfs.ext2 /dev/hdb1
That will destroy your data in hdb1 so backup first!
I don't know whether mkfs will do this automatically or not - you may have to manually change the partition type of /dev/hdb1 in fdsik. Since you aren't creating/deleting any partitions with linux fdisk, it shouldn't be a problem using it. Just type (as root) 'fdisk /dev/hdb'. Then you can type p to list the partition and then find the partition number for /dev/hdb1 (probably 1, but it may not be). Next you need to type 't', then the partition number you just found, and then enter '83' as the type. mkfs may do this automatically - I don't know. But remember what Nicholas said: backup first if you have any important data. Hope that helps, Chris -- __ _ -o)/ / (_)__ __ ____ __ Chris Reeves /\\ /__/ / _ \/ // /\ \/ / ICQ# 22219005 _\_v __/_/_//_/\_,_/ /_/\_\ -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/