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Subject: Re: disk slicing
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Random Liegh wrote:
> 
> >From: Doug <Doug@gorean.org>
> >To: Random Liegh <randomliegh@hotmail.com>
> >CC: questions@FreeBSD.ORG
> >Subject: Re: "no ufs", aggravated beyond belief
> >Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 19:53:41 -0700
> >
> >Random Liegh wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi
> > > This is _NOT_ fun. I have tried downloading freebsd 3 times so far and
> > > each time I have gotten the same message: "no ufs".
> >
> >       Did you by any chance use dos fdisk to create a logical and/or extended
> >partition, then try to install into that? If so, it might cause the
> >problems you're describing.
> >
> >Good luck,
> >
> >Doug
> >
> >
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> 
> Thanks for responding. :)
> No, I *had*, on my 3rd try used fips

	BTW, use a subjec line on your mails, it makes life easier. :)

	Ok, both times I tried fips it hosed everything it touched. My suggestion
would be to back up any dos/windows stuff you need, use dos/windows fdisk
to delete all partitions and repartition your disk (use different sizes
just in case), install windows, then install freebsd and your boot manager
of choice. Personally I prefer OS-BS beta to booteasy. Sorry for the bad
news, but in the long run this will save you time.

Good luck from someone who's been there,

Doug


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