Linux fdisk

You may want to delete a partition if your plan is to turn a logical (or physical) DOS drive over to Linux. After the partition is deleted, you can add new Linux partitions.

Linux fdisk is a powerful program that can be used to destructively repartition as well as to create new Linux partitions.

Figure 2.6. You can use Disk Druid or Linux fdisk as a partitioning tool.

To delete a partition using Linux fdisk:

1.
Start the Linux installation program using a boot floppy and the CD from the back of this book, as described in Chapter 1.
2.
When you are prompted, select the Install option rather than the Upgrade option.
3.
When you are ...

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