On Thursday, 2 May 2024 00:45:29 BST Dale wrote: > Grant Edwards wrote: > > OK, so 'boot' is for the Linux /boot directory. I was just curious > > since I had never used one.
When I started using Linux, the received wisdom was to keep a separate /boot, and leave it unmounted during normal operation. The idea was that a successful hacker would not, supposedly, be able to corrupt the kernel ready for a reboot into their system. Old habits die hard, though, and besides, a separate /boot has been handy in the copious reinstallations I've been through. > I've used one ever since I started using Linux and it's as much habit as > anything. Given the size of drives nowadays, I have started putting > /usr and /var on the root partition. When I build my new rig tho, odds > are /var will be on its own partition. That way if a log file goes > wonky, it can fill it up and not really do any harm. I do that too. It also helps with backups and new installations. -- Regards, Peter.
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