> > 1. For ext2: the start of the partition must stay fixed. > > > >Partition Magic doesn't have this limitation. > > > In which case you simply move the partition first, then resize. Duh. > Slower but it works. No, it doesn't always work. Duh. Maybe do the comparison in the situation where parted falls over and PM comes along and handles it easily, before you try to pass off that you know what you're talking about. Duh. Andy