Found the problem: Ubuntu installer mounts any existing swap partition upon boot - in my case /dev/sda6.
The active swap partition prevents the kernel from rereading the partition table after the installer modified it. Workaround: Before starting installation change to text console via ALT+CTRL+F2 and type in: sudo bash swapoff -a Change back to the installer via ALT+CTRL+F7 and continue installation. Suggested fix: Deactivate all active swap partitions before manipulating the partition table. BUT: the main problem remains: the installer should not make changed to the partition table in the first place if i don't change any partitions as explained above in comment #4 Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix installing right now... -- Installer fails to format partition https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/365702 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
