> > I'm running 2.2.7, but this has been there for few older versions also.
> > I can't write partition table to disk.
> >
> > when I try to remove partition /dev/hda12 (which is not mounted or used in
> > any way) (like, 'd', '12', 'w') I get next message:
> >
> > Command (m for help): w
> > The partition table has been altered!
> >
> > Calling ioctl() to re-read partition table.
> > Syncing disks.
> > Re-read table failed with error 16: Device or resource busy.
> > Reboot your system to ensure the partition table is updated.
this only happens with extended (logical) partitions. if you only make
changes to primary partitions there is no problem. i don't know what's
causing it ;(
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