Hi,

> >> Moreover, would it be possible to merge partition 1 and partition 2 when 
> >> they have the same filesystem? (Maybe just when no bootfilesystem option is
> >> specified).
> > sorry but I think that would be the wrong way. at the moment the
> > partition layout for arm images always uses a boot partition if the
> > uboot loader is used. The user can influence the filesystem there
> > but not that a boot partition will be used if uboot is selected.
> > I think this is something we might want to change in the future.
> 
> Yes, because it does not make sense to have a separate boot partition if 
> there is only a boot/ folder and the filesystem is the same as main partition.
> 
> > imho it would be nice to be able to state if one wants a boot
> > partition or not. This in contrast will increase the room for
> > further problems due to the partition layout
> 
> Once the right kiwi config is set (rootfs arg passed to the kernel and kiwi 
> layout config) all should be ok. ;)
> 
> But it is not a high priority task.
> 
> It would be nice if other people could give their opinion here.

FYI: I added a bugzilla report for this one:
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=841469

Regards,
Marcus
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