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nixos/manual: rectify partitioning commands for UEFI/GPT

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For GPT partition tables, there is no primary/logical/extended
partition type, and the layout of the mkpart command options slightly
differs depending on whether parted operates on an MBR or a GPT
partition table.

This has so far resulted in the string `primary` being assigned to the
GUID partition name field, which is probably unintended.

Rectify this by giving the GUID partitions sensible names and setting
`fs-type` where applicable.
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@ -249,14 +249,14 @@ update /etc/fstab.
which will be used by the boot partition.
```ShellSession
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart primary 512MB -8GB
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart root ext4 512MB -8GB
```
3. Next, add a *swap* partition. The size required will vary according
to needs, here a 8GB one is created.
```ShellSession
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart primary linux-swap -8GB 100%
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart swap linux-swap -8GB 100%
```
::: {.note}
@ -550,8 +550,8 @@ corresponding configuration Nix expression.
### Example partition schemes for NixOS on `/dev/sda` (UEFI)
```ShellSession
# parted /dev/sda -- mklabel gpt
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart primary 512MB -8GB
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart primary linux-swap -8GB 100%
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart root ext4 512MB -8GB
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart swap linux-swap -8GB 100%
# parted /dev/sda -- mkpart ESP fat32 1MB 512MB
# parted /dev/sda -- set 3 esp on
```