btrfs

[Trespasser]

Hi,
I tried to install Sabayon 5.3 using the new btrfs filing system but ran into problems. I set /boot to ext2, / to btrfs, home to btrfs, and also set up a swap partition. After clicking on Write changes to disk I received an unhandled exception error message. I clicked on OK and then was kicked out of the install procedure.

Can someone explain the correct install procedure for setting up a btrfs filing system in Sabayon 5.3? Am I missing something here?

I tried to install on both a Lenovo T4200 laptop with a Pentium Dual Core processor (2.0 ghz), 2 gigs of ram and on a Sony VGN-S360 laptop with a 1.7 ghz Centrino Pentium M processor, 1 gig of ram, but the same result.

Thanks for any help on this matter.

Have a good day.

Later...

[Darksurf]

Ur, not the only one. There has been a lot of work done on the anaconda installer since the last release.

I've also had issues doing custom partitioning with just EXT4 partitions and a swap. I get the same issue you do.
You will need to post up what the error output is here in the forum for someone to do anything about it. I bypassed this issue yesterday letting the system automagically partition then edit the partition settings a little when it gave the chance.

[Trespasser]

Thanks, dude, for the reply. At least I'm not alone. Hopefully they get it sorted out soon and release a new, updated version. A pity. I was really excited to try out btrfs. Maybe next time.

Later....

[alcalde]

I had problems with Anaconda and JFS as well. But have you tried using the liveDVD to format the partitions before the install? That should work.

[wolfden]

should be providing the log file /tmp/anaconda.log and dmesg

[axolos]

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[axolos]

Prior to starting the installer, open the Konsole and log in as root (type in su and confirm without a password by pressing Enter), then type in: liveinst-update-quick

You have to be online to download the latest update for the Installer.

After that the Installer worked fine with me.