Hello SuSE experts, This thread was formerly "LVM problems" Since nobody replied, I will update my attempts at mastering LVM, and a few simple questions. Now the questions: 1. Why ???? does the partitioner want to label the hard drive ms dos ?? That line is highlighted red when you get to the final screen for the partitions setup. I think that means trouble, right? That is the only problem. I have looked at that every which way and can't seem to find a way to change that. I previously asked this question. 2. When using the LVM do you, or do you not, need to create an extended partition? The answer is no, you do not. Just make a regular primary partition an LVM and put all of separate partitions in there. (PV's) Hope everybody out there had great Holidays and are getting ready for New Year. Bob S.