Change partitions?

kapil singh kapil.network at gmail.com
Tue Jul 15 16:30:38 UTC 2008


Hello,
well, it's not possible in general practice, why don't you format your
partition and user it as well. i think there is no problem. but, if you want
to do it reinstall your system.

Thanks and regards,
Kapil singh Kushwah
Linux System Administrator
Hotwax Media Inc



Ed Jabbour-2 wrote:
> 
> Current partition table:
> 
> sdb1, primary .............................. empty
> sdb2, primary .............................. backup files
> sdb3, ........................................... extended
> sdb5, logical ................................. ubuntu installation
> sdb6, logical ................................. swap
> 
> I'd like it to be:
> 
> sdb1, primary .............................. ubuntu installation
> sdb2, primary .............................. backup files
> sdb3, primary ............................... swap
> 
> If possible, I want to avoid re-installation of the OS.  Is there any way
> just 
> to change the partitions, leaving whatever is on them intact?  gparted's
> copy 
> won't do it, I hear.  Any hints, pointers, etc. greatly appreciated.
> 
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