[ale] solaris, linux and grub

[hscast at charter.net (Scott Castaline)]

Geoffrey wrote:
> So, I'm still trying to figure out why Solaris screws up the filesystem 
> partitions.  If I install Solaris first, it creates partitions that 
> aren't on proper boundaries (according to Linux).  If I install Linux 
> first, I end up with Solaris wanting to muck with the partition sizes, 
> thus putting me in the same boat.
>
> Suggestions?  Anyone else running a dual boot that includes Solaris?
>
>   
I believe if memory serves me correctly, it's the way Solaris's Disk 
Manager "slices" the disk. I think it actually creates boundaries within 
a cylinder not using the full cylinder.