On Tue, 18 Dec 2001 21:48:27 +0000, Darren Harmon wrote:
What kind of partition scheme is the best (for linux)?
Simple is good. S.u.S.E.'s automatic installer recommends 3: /boot, /, and swap A slightly more complex would include a small (<500MB) /var partition for log files. You might also want a separate /etc and /home partition, so that you can keep your configurations and your own files when you install a newer version of the operating system. But you can accomplish the same thing by periodically backing up /home and /etc Remember that you use up considerable disk space when you use many partitions.
Do I still need a boot partition (on a modern computer with a modern BIOS)? I don't know why it is generally recommended.
Can I use reiserfs for the boot partition? Why would you want to? It is a space-user and is not needed on a partition on which so little is done.
Is there a way to shove (I mean place:-) windows (982nd) on the second smaller hard drive (hdb) without it complaining (I only use it for games)?
Microsoft demands the C: partition. If you want to make the smaller hard drive the boot drive on which the C: partition sits, then you are safe. dj tuchler