Partitioning Plan
- From: "Sunday" <s@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 26 Feb 2006 07:41:48 +0100
Linux newbie here. I plan to install Mandriva 2006; I have all 3 CD's.
I wish to run a dual-boot system with Windows ME.
Intended use : 1 user; normal desktop; minimal (if any) games; no
programming; no server; KDE preferred; MP3 downloads & play; general
internet surfing.
Currently (pre-Mandriva), my 40 Gb hard-disk is split into 2 partitions
(both FAT32), like this -
C: (5Gb) ---- D: (35Gb)
(I run a very compact ME installation).
I'm thinking of using the Windows program 'Partition Magic' to grab some
space (8 Gb) from D: and create/format a new Linux partition(s) between C: &
D:, above, prior to the Mandriva installation, and I'll use the "Use
Existing Partitions" choice during the install. Can someone comment on the
advisability of this partitioning plan? -
Windows C: (hda1 - 5 Gb) ---
/swap (hda5 - 512 Mb) ---
/ (hda6 - 5 Gb) ---
/home (hda7 - 2.5 Gb) ---
Windows D: (hda8 - 27 Gb)
I've read about others having /boot, and /usr partitions (etc) too. Do you
suggest I think of making them as well? Are the sizes I've assigned to the
ones I've got OK? Is what I plan to do OK?! I'm open to any
other/alternative suggestions.
.
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