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bug#24502: [PATCH] libparted: Show partition boundaries in sectors by de
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Phil Susi |
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bug#24502: [PATCH] libparted: Show partition boundaries in sectors by default |
Date: |
Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:18:31 -0400 |
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On 9/21/2016 3:22 PM, John Pittman wrote:
> In parted, by default, we print disk size and partition
> boundaries in compact form. As partition boundaries fall
> on sector boundaries, this is not useful for administration
> and should be changed. This patch changes the default_unit
No? People don't care about the exact sector; they think in GB.
> Many partition tools have already migrated to default sector
> use. It offers a 'one-stop-shop' through parted -l, and
> aligns more closely with the needs of partition
> administration activities.
How do you figure that? Nobody thinks about what sector they want the
partition to start and end on.
- bug#24502: [PATCH] libparted: Show partition boundaries in sectors by default,
Phil Susi <=