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+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #1021258 +++
Description of problem: When installing using Guided partitioning path to a GPT disk containing 2 or more partitions, and at least one of them will be preserved, the installer refuses to proceed telling the user a biosboot partition is required.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
F20 beta TC5
anaconda-20.25.1-1
python-blivet-0.23.1-1
How reproducible:
Always
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Existing GPT disk with 2+ partitions that are not a BIOS boot partition.
2. Guided partitioning, Installation Options: "I want more space"; continue
3. In Reclaim Disk Space, delete one or more partitions, preserving at least one; click Reclaim Space button.
Actual results:
Error, requires user to use Manual Partitioning to create a biosboot partition.
Expected results:
To create the required partition for me.
Additional info:
--- Additional comment from Brian C. Lane on 2013-10-22 20:25:54 EDT ---
Could you give this a try (against TC5)?
http://bcl.fedorapeople.org/updates/1021258.img
It moves the bootloader execute back the way it was.
It also fixes reusing an existing /boot/efi in autopart.
--- Additional comment from Chris Murphy on 2013-10-22 22:21:34 EDT ---
(In reply to Brian C. Lane from comment #9)
> Could you give this a try (against TC5)?
> http://bcl.fedorapeople.org/updates/1021258.img
Fixes this bug.