newbie: dynamic partition creation possible

Jörn Engel joern at wohnheim.fh-wedel.de
Mon Aug 19 07:41:37 EDT 2002


On Mon, 19 August 2002 12:55:58 +0200, Michael Palme wrote:
> i would like to know if it is possible to create flash dynamic 
> partitions (i mean other way than directly in the sources). in the howto 
> ive read it is impossible, but in some sources i found 
> part_type="static" -- and so i've concluded "dynamic" is also an option? 
> if this is possible can somebody explain the way to do it please.

What exactly do you mean by "dynamic"?

There are two methods to create partitions:
- Use a partition table parser and create a partition table.
- Provide a mapping driver and hard-code the partition layout in the
  driver.

Do you mean partition table?

Jörn

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