LVM achives the fact you create small partions - the size you need at the time of the install, leaving spare space that you can allocate to partions as required. The partions can be formated to what ever your favourate file system.
This is a better link as it explains the history and the benfits http://linuxbsdos.com/2008/09/24/the-benefits-of-using-linux-logical-volume- manager/ > don't like articles that don't state what they are trying achieve or > what LVM does Will bear you point in mind in future Maurice
