On 09/18/2015 01:52 AM, Dirk Hoffmann wrote:
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> Why? What exactly do you think we need to understand? There was no
> possibility (at least not visible enough) to partition the new disk
> during the installation procedure. We guessed the reason and managed to
> partition it on another system manually (gparted).

Actually, there is a possibility to partition the disk during 
installation of SL7.1 although it is not that visible. During 
installation, there is a screen with a number of large icons. Click on 
the target disk icon and you will get a screen that allows you to select 
the target disk. Under Other storage options, you can choose to use 
automatic partitioning (my choice) or "I will configure partitioning". 
You can also choose "I would like to make additional space available". 
Click Done in the upper left corner and a splash screen will appear 
allowing you to reclaim disk space.
>
> As a conclusion, I understand there is no requirement to have a
> pre-partitioned disk for installation (as expected and reasonable).
> Thanks. Can anybody reproduce the problem? We did it three times on
> different systems. And yes, if time allows I will try to reproduce it on
> a VM installation, but I am afraid VM disks (on VirtualBox) are or "look
> to the installer like" pre-partitioned disks anyway.
>
> Cheers
>                                      Dirk
> .
>

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