Re: [Rule-list] Re:modified scripts Suggestion: Keep mount info

[Eugene Wong]

Hi Chris, and all.

> From: "chris clark" <address@hidden>
>
> While you're tweaking, how about keeping mount info?

That's a great idea!

> If I recall correctly, during installs, the
>  partitioning stage forgets mount points. Is this unavoidable?

I don't know about normal circumstances, but I'm sure that we can do 
something about it. I could put a script on the second disk, then ask the 
user to execute it. The script would then add it to install.conf, by using 
cat, grep, and/or grep -v.

> Ideally, I'd like it to be able to detect the old
> mount points whenever I install over an existing
> linux system, but if that's impractical, is it at least
> possible to remember long enough to back up
> and reallocate partitions during install?
>
> When installing over an existing linux system, why
> not attempt to read /etc/fstab?

That would be a good idea. I don't like repartitioning and formating either. 
It may be wise to format to get rid of old info, but we shouldn't have to do 
it over and over.

> we could try mounting each linux partition as if it were either / or etc, 
> and look for fstab.
>
> Is this a reasonable idea?

I'm not sure if this addresses your concern, but Michael already made use of 
the pivot_root command and chroot command. These are used after mounting the 
hard drive(s).

I'll keep a copy of your suggestions until I add them to my version of the 
installer.


Sincerely, and with thanks,
Eugene T.S. Wong


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