Hello,
I am really new to Linux and I have a couple questions regarding the partitioning section of the install (I read the quick start manual and it didn't help.) First off I am running on Windows 2000 Pro on one hard drive and my second hard drive is what I want to run Mandrake 9.2 on. My question is what file system should I use and what should I set my size at for the partition (I have a 40GB hard drive) and what is the swap all about. It prompted me to set up a swap??? I would have gone through the wizard but there is no option. If you can help please email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for all your help!
Matt
Welcome to Mandrake linux.
In linux partitions can be set up to do particular tasks .
You can have simply a / partiton which is base or root and everything will be installed into that regardless . However it is advisable to have additional specified partitions.
The first is a /swap partition, and is the home for mobile memory, which is similar to virtual memory in windblows. This is useful if for instance you don't have a lot of physical memory.
Todays Mandrake needs a minimum of 128MB to work well. Many people install more, myself included.
You can have a /home partition which is where all user's personal configurations files will be installed plus anything you may choose to store there. The advantage is that when reinstall occures everything is still there untouched , no post install configuration is required.
John
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