On Mon, Jul 07, 2003 at 12:37:18PM +0200, Lukas Ruf wrote: > Hallo Zhao YouBing <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2003-07-07 12:31]: > > If I want to install multiple distributions on one machine, there should > > be some parts that can be shared, > > such as SWAP, /tmp(if u made it a separate partition), but > > can we share /usr, /var? What should be done carefully to share them? > > > > I assume: > swap -- without problems > usr -- I wouldn't since all distros make use of slightly different > configurations > etc -- dito > home -- yes > var -- with a lot of care due to "usr"-problematic > dev -- depends on the various kernels, i.e. devfs <-> legacy devs > > In general: > - where OS/distro-dependend stuff is in, rather not > - user's data like home of course > > What do the other think?
Basically, I agree with you. /home, /tmp and swap. Nothing more. You run the risk of either breaking or polluting different distros. David -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
