On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Linux Tyro <opensuse.bkn@gmail.com> wrote: > separate for root (/) and home (/home), is good (as you all say), but > separate for each like /boot, /tmp, /usr, ... should be done like > this...? Just separate root, home, and swap. Don't overcomplicate yourself. Okay, I am just waiting for the dvd to get downloaded, however, I may be out for too during this week. > Okay, installer is smart enough to know all this things, and I would > go with the default options only, The installer does not always generate the best proposal for your needs. You have to use your judgement. > but I was trying to know somehow > what exactly was the purpose of having separate partitions and how > does it help.... You need those three. Read the opensuse book for more info. Oh I see, much technical..! Root is where the system is installed. Home is needed for your data, separate so that you can reinstall without touching your data. Oh I see. It would be exciting when I would install. -- THX -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org