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cfdisk is a much easier to use program for partitioning. Do you want to save the current partition, or is a new install possible? New would be better, here goes:

1. Well, start cfdisk (from livecd)
2. Delete all partitions
3. Make a new one about 128mb-256mb
4. Change its type to swap (it'll list the types, I think linux swap was 83)
5. Create the one with all the left space (its type is automatically Linux)
6. Push write
7. Exit and type
mkswap /dev/hda1
swapon /dev/hda1
assuming your swap partition is hda1

Then you can just use the frugal install script and reboot
Quote (curaga @ Mar. 04 2007,07:38)
4. Change its type to swap (it'll list the types, I think linux swap was 83)

Linux/Solaris swap is 82.
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Then you can just use the frugal install script and reboot

A 128-256 MB partition is wasteful for a frugal install since the DSL ISO only needs 50-60 MB (room for error in case it ever goes a little over 50 MB). I'd set it on its own partition and then either use the rest or make a larger partition for persistent /home and /opt.
I don't know exactly how to start cfdisk using the install. I put in the disk, when it said
boot:
I typed in cfdisk and nothing happens. How do I actually use cfdisk from the cd?
Quote (Soldat @ Mar. 04 2007,10:45)
I don't know exactly how to start cfdisk using the install. I put in the disk, when it said
boot:
I typed in cfdisk and nothing happens. How do I actually use cfdisk from the cd?

Are you absolutely certain you know what you're doing? If not, please take the time to learn first. As great a teacher experience is, it pales in comparison to learning from others first -- especially since you have tools like Google to find out how to do something right the first time. You need to have a good idea what you're doing before you start deleting, adding, and adjusting partitions. That includes backing up any data you don't want to lose or can't afford to lose.

Once you're certain you know what you're doing, boot DSL as you normally would or use cheatcode 2 (dsl 2) at the boot prompt. If you used cheatcode 2, you'll be in root console. Type:

cfdisk /dev/hda

Then hit enter. You'll be in cfdisk and your current partitions will be displayed. The commands are on bottom. Toggle through them with the arrow keys on your keyboard.

If you don't use the cheatcode and go into fluxbox, you can open a root terminal (EITHER right click on the aterm icon and scroll to root or super user OR choose a root terminal in the menu). Do the same thing as above to start cfdisk.
I meant the 128-256 partition to be swap and rest for frugal & data.. I thought that was what soldat asked for
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