Description of problem: On Alpha, space (1M or more) needs to be left unused at the start of the disk when partition is done, as space for the bootstrap (aboot). Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): anaconda-11.3.0.50-2 How reproducible: Every time. Steps to Reproduce: 1. allow anaconda to partition a BSD disk 2. let the bootloader aboot be installed 3. Actual results: Errors occur when there is no space for the bootstrap to be written. Expected results: Enough space to be left by the autopartitioner for aboot to be installed. Additional info: Attached is a patch to fix the problem.
Created attachment 290598 [details] on Alpha, leave some space for the bootstrap install
Ermm, this is already included in HEAD (Oliver sent us a set of patches for Alpha support). And given that alpha isn't a supported arch for Fedora 8, we're not likely to go back and build a new anaconda.