/boot - still necessary???
Hello guys! I've been some time away from Linux and I would like to know if is it still needed to create the '/boot' partition at HDs with more than 1024 cyls. I have read somewhere that if the BIOS has support for more than 1024 it is not needed anymore, but I would like to confirm that with you. I have now an Intel D865GBF (http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/bf/index.htm) motherboard, which is relatively new.
Thanks for your attention! :) |
The 1024 cyl problem has disappeared into the mists of history.
IMHO a /boot is alway a good idea - especially for multiple distros. You can trash the distro that installed grub, but still continue to boot the other(s). |
It's generally not a limitation of the BIOS any longer, but a limitation of the boot loader which would be either LILO or the now preferred GRUB.
And the latest versions of both are not hindered by the 1024 cylinder limitation any longer. |
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Hehehehe ok! Thank you both for the help! :)
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