On Tue, 02 Apr 2002 18:31:59 -0500
Zlatko Savic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> hey everyone, i have a weird question and i am trying to ask it without
> confusing everyone, even myself.
> I installed my MD 7.1 some time ago with the following setup:
>
> /(root) on /dev/hda5
> swap on /dev/hda6
> /home on /dev/hda7
>
> Now I am trying (if it is possible, that is) to separate my /boot directory
> from the /(root) . Basically, without reinstalling, formatting or doing
> anything to my system I want to separate /(root) and /boot that are on
> /dev/hda5 so that I get something like:
>
> /boot on /dev/hda5
> /(root) on /dev/hda6
> swap on /dev/hda7
> /home on /dev/hda8
>
> I have played around previously with some ideas and they all lead me to a
> complete reinstall of the system so that is why I am asking for your help.
> The reason for this question is my desire to make a dual linux boot without
> completely deleting my current linux install.
>
You can do it BUT only if you currently have enough non partitioned freespace in which
to create the new /boot partition.
You would even then the new partition table would be dependent upon where the
freespace existed on your hd and how much of it you had.
The only other option is a new install at which point you can delete your current /
and create /boot and /, formatting the 2 new partitions but leaving /home alone.
Charles
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