On Wednesday August 13 2003 02:56 pm, Haywiremac wrote:
> On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 13:12:58 -0500
>
> Tom Brinkman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> uttered:
> > Partitions can be shrunk. The tool would depend on the FS.
> > BUT you'd still need to backup all data, 'cause it's a risky
> > business. Better to delete partitions and re-create them. In
> > Douglas' case this is necessary since they need to be
> > re-formatted anyhow.
>
> I am using Ext3, so what tool would I use? Would this tool allow
> me to simultaneously, or otherwise, shrink the / partition and
> *grow* the /home partition?
>
> ...and don't worry, I back everything up all the time, just cuz
> I'm usin a Maxtor ;-)
parted, fips, some commercial ones
http://www.google.com/search?q=ext3%20shrink%20partition&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Returned quite a few hits. As I alluded to before tho, I'd
delete existing partitions and re-create 'em. Specially since you
can replace from backup.
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