From: Mike Ayers (mike.ayersearthling.net)
Date: Fri Aug 01 2003 - 17:05:07 CDT

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Nick Holland wrote:

> Ted Unangst wrote:
> ...
>
>>If it works now, there is no reason it should cease working later unless
>>you move it to another computer or something like that. next time, don't
>>do that. :)

        I didn't do it last time! Not deliberately, anyway. This happened when I
answered "yes" to the "Do you intend to use the whole disk for OpenBSD?" prompt.
  Well, now I know what that does...

> The point isn't to get it working, but to keep it reliable and
> maintainable. It is the "or something like that"s that scare me. 8)

        Agreed. Fortunately, this is my test box, for running -current, building
ports, etc.

> However, if it is a non-critical system, or already scheduled for
> rebuild, or... or... or... sure, leave it.. Just remember, it is a
> little "different".

        It won't be for long. I'll reinstall and fdisk this time.

/|/|ike

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