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Subject: Re: [9fans] repartitioning
Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:11:40 -1000
From: john@csplan9.rit.edu
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> i need to add a cache partition (to test a mod to cfs).  it's a vmware
> machine.  i think i should be able to expand the disk using vmware
> diskmanager and then fdisk in plan9. anyone done this?

When I wanted cfs, I just added another virtual hard drive (about 200
megabytes) and formatted that from within Plan 9. Works just fine!
Perhaps there is a specific reason you want to use the same disk,
but I think my method will save some hassle.


John