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Plans to automatically support existing GPT partitions during installation?

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I have a desktop with a 2TB HD (Used for data) and a 120GB SSD currently used for Windows. The drives use GPT partition tables.

I wanted to install Ubuntu side by side with Windows but had a LOT of trouble getting GRUB to handle this setup and I finally gave up.

My question: Are there plans for the Ubuntu installer to automatically handle [existing] GPT partition tables?

I see a lot of people with similar problems to me, and as drives increase in size, this seems very necessary...

Thanks

/Max

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answered 1 Year ago smelrop · Accepted Answer

Ubuntu has supported GPT since version 8.04 with both read/write and boot support (wikipedia).

The GRUB 2 bootloader is included on all currently supported Ubuntu versions. GRUB 2 can accomodate traditional computer firmware such as BIOS as well as the newer EFI/UEFI standards. It is compatible with MBR, GPT and other partitioning tables (Ubuntu WIKI).

So without an actual problem to answer: this is already the case. It might be possible to do it easier/with less hassle but it is already there for us. Mind you: the people that made this are not in the least helpful and do not have our interest at heart.

In the next release (13.04) is will be likely to be easier to use (as we expect with all of the software Ubuntu has) so be patient! We are in it for the long haul :D