Sorry, that should of course be
/usr = 2,5 GB
Regards,
Mads
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mads Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Very simple question on Partitioning
> 4 GB should be enough for a first time linux installation.
>
> I would recommend using this partioning:
>
> Swap = size of ram on computer
> /boot = 100 Mb
> / = 200 Mb
> /usr = 2,5 Mb
> /usr/local = the rest
>
> You do not need much space for users (home) when you are the only user
>
> With regards,
>
> Mads
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Burgess-Parker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Newbie Linux Mandrake (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 1:20 PM
> Subject: [newbie] Very simple question on Partitioning
>
>
> > I am a VERY new newbie in Linux. I have installed 7.1 using the windows
> > install successfully, but I feel that it doesn't give Linux "free rein"
> > and thus am going to attempt a complete install on its own partition.
> >
> > When I run the complete instal, what do I have to tell it about the
> > partitions that it will make?
> >
> > I have a 13 GB HD, and am currently running Win98. I would ideally like
> > to have 8GB for windows, and 4GB for Linux (or may be 7 and 6 as I don't
> > use a lot of storage-hungry apps)
> >
> > Many thanks
> >
> > Gordon
> >
>
