[Bug 538100] [NEW] Linux fails to read GPT(EFI) partition table created by both GNU parted and OSX diskutil

[Eugene San]

Public bug reported:

Linux (linux-image-2.6.32-16-generic AMD64 2.6.32-16.25) fails to read
GPT(EFI) partition table created by both GNU parted and OSX diskutil.

Test case:
1. dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sda count=128
2. parted:
    a. mklabel gpt
    b. mkpart primary fat 0 50
    c. quit
3. partprobe /dev/sda
4. dmesg | tail -n1

Kernel reports:
[ 5185.710614]  sda: unknown partition table

Kernel config (grep -i part /boot/config-2.6.32-16-generic | grep -i efi):
CONFIG_EFI_PARTITION=y

Comments:
Ubiquity's partition manager working well with GPT partitions.
Ubiquity fails later during actual creation and formating of partitions: fails to access /dev/sdx devices.

** Affects: linux (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: efi gpt install linux mac parted ubiquity

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Linux fails to read GPT(EFI) partition table created by both GNU parted and OSX diskutil
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/538100
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