slice X?

From: Aaron Walker (ka0ttic_at_cfl.rr.com)
Date: 02/28/04

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Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 17:44:39 -0500

    I have installed FreeBSD before, but it has been a while since I've
    messed around with it. I am attempting to install on my secondary
    desktop machine which also runs Linux.

    ad0s1-ad0s3 are linux partitions as well as ad0s4 which is an extended
    partition (containing more linux partitions).

    When I try to create a new slice, it gives it the name 'X' which causes
    a problem when I try to create new partitions on that slice:

    Unable to create partitons on device: /dev/X

    I didn't see anything about this in the FAQ.
    Anyone have any ideas?

    Thanks,
    Aaron

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