Michael Stearne wrote:
>
> First,
> Is there an archive to this list, because I have asked this before
> (sorry).
>
> I have about 3.5 GB that I am installing Linux onto (Redhat 6 on a
> P166). This will mostly be a development server and for the most part a
> single (or very few) user system. I will need disk space to store
> things in the web root directory but I would think I will install most
> software into some part of /usr. I suppose I will do most developement
> in the web root area, but also some native app development in my home
> directory. My question is: what is a good partition scheme for a single
> user that will install a lot of general software, but will also develop
> in the web root and in his home directory?
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
I have installed RedHat 5.2 and -if you use "rpm" (RedHat Package
Manager) you may choose to "Install Everything" when you must select
packages during installation.
You don't need a complicated partitioning: Just defining two partitions
is enough:
One "Linux Swap" partition, which doesn't need a mount point.
& One "Linux Native" mounted on /
RedHat will take care to create /usr , /var , /home and all necessary
directories under his own partitioning scheme.
I don't understand if you need a lot of space in order to leave room for
"development" or you need to install everything and it will take +/- 700
Mb.
IMHO, it's much easier to "install everything" after choosing "Custom
Install". And later, removing the packages you don't need: If you
install just a few at the beginning, you'll find dependencies problems
later. It may be solved but needs more work.
--
J M Albores
