[ubuntu-in] [Ubuntu-in] Linux Partition

[Mallikarjun(ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ್)]

On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 11:59 AM, Mehdi <akrinar at gmail.com> wrote:

> *Dear Friends*
> I have seen many kind of partition for linux. but i do not know that which
> one is the best.
>
> This is one example:
> /boot
> swap
> /root
> /home
>

(My Opinion)

I would like to comment on these partitions before I can answer your
questions

/boot --> Be careful before making this decision of creating boot partition.
The reason people create boot partition is that it will remain forever and
can add new OSs entries to the boot loader manually. You should get your
hands dirty when you change your OS... As you said, you are going to stick
into a single operating system, I dont think /boot partition is necessary.

swap --> AFAIK people create separate swap partition for security purpose,
so that they can encrypt the partition and save themselves while
hibernation.
If you are a normal user, just avoid it...

/root & /home --> I suggest it is a good idea to separate /root and /home
even for normal user, can be helpful while upgradition


It all depends on what kind of user you are... isn't it???


>
> But if i want ONLY install the Linux-Ubuntu on the h.D.D,
> 1) what is the best choice for the making the partition?
>

We cannot say a particular choice is best or so. It all depends on how you
use your system.


> 2) and how much space MIN require for the / Boot  &  /root?
>

/Boot 100 MB is ideal, /root more than 10GB should be fine, also if you
install a lot of stuff root should be bigger



>
> because before i'm using the Linux & XP in the office, but from today i
> want just have the linux, and need the proper partition which can work for
> long times without any problem..
>

Gud luck.


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