"bootable flag" option under swap area configuration
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"bootable flag" option under swap area configuration
I'm installing Debian as a file server and during partition configuration I created swap area. There is a "bootable flag" on/off option under swap area configuration. I makes perfect sense with other partitions, but is there a some possibility to boot from swap area? Or why is this option there?
All (primary) partition table entries are the same structure - what you choose to put in a partition is largely irrelevant. You can even set the boot flag on an extended or logical partition if you so desire.
If you're asking why the (Debian in this case) distro installer design person(s) make stupid decisions, I ask that constantly ...
Raise a bugzilla and ask them.
All (primary) partition table entries are the same structure - what you choose to put in a partition is largely irrelevant. You can even set the boot flag on an extended or logical partition if you so desire.
If you're asking why the (Debian in this case) distro installer design person(s) make stupid decisions, I ask that constantly ...
Raise a bugzilla and ask them.
Booting from logical partition doesn't look so stupid and should be possible. However, booting from swap partition really is Thanks!
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