[ltp] Rescue partition needed?

[John]

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On (27/10/07 21:18), Jeffrey Taylor wrote:
> Quoting Kai Weber <kai.weber@glorybox.de>:
> > Hello,
> >=20
> > I have a brand new T61 and want to install Linux (Debian) on it. I do
> > not want to use Windows, too.
> >=20
> > So, is the rescue partition needed or is it enough to have the
> > Rescue-CD/DVD in case if I need to reinstall Windows?
> >=20
> Be aware that on the T41s at least, the rescue partition will install Win=
dows
> in the first partition, leaving the other partitions alone.  The Rescue C=
Ds
> will overwrite the WHOLE disk; requiring a re-installation of Linux and a=
ny
> other OS.  Check with other T61 owners for relevant experience.  Your Mod=
el
> May Vary (YMMV  ;)

My experience did vary: reinstalling from Rescue CD's on an A31, the
first two partitions were overwritten, but the rest of the drive was
left alone. So now I put swap on /dev/hd?2, just in case.

YMMV still applies.

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