hello
mike wrote:
Hello, I have installed linux a few times no real problems with my installs. But going to move some drives around and do a fresh install. I usually install with the below
/ swap /boot /var /usr /home /tmp
I use ext3 and I am currently useing Mandrake distribution on an intel compatible machine with ide drives.
My question is does the order I create the partitions matter and if so what would be the proper order, if there is one?
the partitions order has some effects on your disk access time...
a partition at the middle of the disk will have the best access time...
it's generaly a good idea to place the swap here...
a partition at the outside of the disk will increase the speed for long read/write operations... /, /usr or /home may be well placed... depending what you intend to do with your installation...
for more informations take a look on the multi-disk howto... even if you have only one disk :)
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