Re: [newbie] Question about Linux partition
On Sun, 2004-08-29 at 20:40, Paul Smith wrote: > Hoyt Bailey wrote: > >>>I have 12GB of my hard disk assigned to Mandrake. However, > >>>the command "df -h" produces the following: > >>> > >>>FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on > >>>/dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part6 > >>> 4,5G 1,7G 2,6G 40% / > >>>/dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part1 > >>> 7,8G 5,9G 2,0G 76% /mnt/windows > >>> > >>>Should it not appear 12G instead of 4,5G? > >> > >>Also, there may be a partition that isn't being > >>mounted...forgot to mention that mate... > > > > There is no swap part listed and the total adds up to 12.3 GB + > > swap. How big is the drive? > > Hoyt, > > As Stephen correctly guessed, what was missing was not mounted. > > Paul If you ever want verification of how a drive is partitioned, just do fdisk -l /dev/hd? At a root shell. It will just dump the partition layout to the shell. LX Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Question about Linux partition
Hoyt Bailey wrote: I have 12GB of my hard disk assigned to Mandrake. However, the command "df -h" produces the following: FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part6 4,5G 1,7G 2,6G 40% / /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part1 7,8G 5,9G 2,0G 76% /mnt/windows Should it not appear 12G instead of 4,5G? Also, there may be a partition that isn't being mounted...forgot to mention that mate... There is no swap part listed and the total adds up to 12.3 GB + swap. How big is the drive? Hoyt, As Stephen correctly guessed, what was missing was not mounted. Paul Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Question about Linux partition
Stephen Kühn wrote: I have 12GB of my hard disk assigned to Mandrake. However, the command "df -h" produces the following: FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part6 4,5G 1,7G 2,6G 40% / /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part1 7,8G 5,9G 2,0G 76% /mnt/windows Should it not appear 12G instead of 4,5G? Also, there may be a partition that isn't being mounted...forgot to mention that mate... Good guess, Stephen. Paul Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Question about Linux partition
On Sunday 29 August 2004 18:14, Stephen Kühn wrote: > On Mon, 2004-08-30 at 08:47, Paul Smith wrote: > > Dear All > > > > I have 12GB of my hard disk assigned to Mandrake. However, > > the command "df -h" produces the following: > > > > FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on > > /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part6 > >4,5G 1,7G 2,6G 40% / > > /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part1 > >7,8G 5,9G 2,0G 76% /mnt/windows > > > > Should it not appear 12G instead of 4,5G? > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > Paul > > Also, there may be a partition that isn't being > mounted...forgot to mention that mate... > > -- > stephen kuhn - proprietor > __ > illawarra computer services :: a kuhn media australia > venture http://kma.0catch.com :: mobile 0410.728.389 > Serving Sydney, The Illawarra, South Coast and Rural NSW > __ > * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free > computer * We expressly refuse to utilise Microsoft DRM > encoded documents > __ > Mandrake GNU/Linux 10.0 OE/Kernel 2.6.3-7/ No Viruses > here. > > MOCK APPLE PIE (No Apples Needed) Pastry to two crust 9-inch > pie 36 RITZ Crackers 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons > cream of tartar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Grated rind of one > lemon Butter or margarine Cinnamon Roll out bottom crust of > pastry and fit into 9-inch pie plate. Break RITZ Crackers > coarsely into pastry-lined plate. Combine water, sugar and > cream of tartar in saucepan, boil gently for 15 minutes. Add > lemon juice and rind. Cool. Pour this syrup over Crackers, dot > generously with butter or margarine and sprinkle with > cinnamon. Cover with top crust. Trim and flute edges together. > Cut slits in top crust to let steam escape. Bake in a hot oven > (425 F) 30 to 35 minutes, until crust is crisp and golden. > Serve warm. Cut into 6 to 8 slices. -- Found lurking on a Ritz > Crackers box There is no swap part listed and the total adds up to 12.3 GB + swap. How big is the drive? -- Regards: Hoyt Registered Linux User # 363264 http://counter.li.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Question about Linux partition
On Sunday 29 August 2004 17:47, Paul Smith wrote: > Dear All > > I have 12GB of my hard disk assigned to Mandrake. However, the > command "df -h" produces the following: > > FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on > /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part6 >4,5G 1,7G 2,6G 40% / > /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part1 >7,8G 5,9G 2,0G 76% /mnt/windows > > Should it not appear 12G instead of 4,5G? > > Thanks in advance, > > Paul Windows is shown as 7.8 GB there is some overhead for the various files that keep track of the kernel & the stuff you put in it. It is not supprising that there is a difference I cannot tell if it is too much. But it does seem high. -- Regards: Hoyt Registered Linux User # 363264 http://counter.li.org Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Question about Linux partition
On Mon, 2004-08-30 at 08:47, Paul Smith wrote: > Dear All > > I have 12GB of my hard disk assigned to Mandrake. However, the command > "df -h" produces the following: > > FilesystemSize Used Avail Use% Mounted on > /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part6 >4,5G 1,7G 2,6G 40% / > /dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/part1 >7,8G 5,9G 2,0G 76% /mnt/windows > > Should it not appear 12G instead of 4,5G? > > Thanks in advance, > > Paul Also, there may be a partition that isn't being mounted...forgot to mention that mate... -- stephen kuhn - proprietor __ illawarra computer services :: a kuhn media australia venture http://kma.0catch.com :: mobile 0410.728.389 Serving Sydney, The Illawarra, South Coast and Rural NSW __ * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free computer * We expressly refuse to utilise Microsoft DRM encoded documents __ Mandrake GNU/Linux 10.0 OE/Kernel 2.6.3-7/ No Viruses here. MOCK APPLE PIE (No Apples Needed) Pastry to two crust 9-inch pie 36 RITZ Crackers 2 cups water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Grated rind of one lemon Butter or margarine Cinnamon Roll out bottom crust of pastry and fit into 9-inch pie plate. Break RITZ Crackers coarsely into pastry-lined plate. Combine water, sugar and cream of tartar in saucepan, boil gently for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and rind. Cool. Pour this syrup over Crackers, dot generously with butter or margarine and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover with top crust. Trim and flute edges together. Cut slits in top crust to let steam escape. Bake in a hot oven (425 F) 30 to 35 minutes, until crust is crisp and golden. Serve warm. Cut into 6 to 8 slices. -- Found lurking on a Ritz Crackers box Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
