Re: Partitioning hard disk
Oh..so then using the md driver is the only choice if I split /usr? Michelle Michelle Maria Coelho Department of Computer and Information Science Purdue School of Science Phone: 1-317-278-2948 Fax : 1-317-274-9742 On Sun, 16 May 1999, Rob wrote: > > ~> This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > > ~> /hda1 40MB > > ~> swap hda2 8MB > > ~> /usr hda3 68MB > > ~> swap hdb1 8MB > > ~> /usr hdb2 250MB > > ~> > > ~> where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. > > ~> Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 > > ~> partitions or will X complain? > > > > I think you could split /usr across two different partitions by making > > the second a symlink to the first, eg. name hdb2 partition something > > like /usr2 and make it a symlink to /usr. > > Not quite, because then what would you call the *real* /usr (since the name > /usr is already taken by a symlink ;) >
Re: Partitioning hard disk
Yes, thanks..Someone suggested using the md driver. I guess either alternative will work, huh? Michelle Michelle Maria Coelho Department of Computer and Information Science Purdue School of Science Phone: 1-317-278-2948 Fax : 1-317-274-9742 On Sun, 16 May 1999, J Horacio MG wrote: > ~> This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > ~> /hda1 40MB > ~> swap hda2 8MB > ~> /usr hda3 68MB > ~> swap hdb1 8MB > ~> /usr hdb2 250MB > ~> > ~> where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. > ~> Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 > ~> partitions or will X complain? > > I think you could split /usr across two different partitions by making > the second a symlink to the first, eg. name hdb2 partition something > like /usr2 and make it a symlink to /usr. > > Horacio >
Re: Partitioning hard disk
> Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 21:41:21 +1000 > From: Rob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT > > > ~> This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > > ~> /hda1 40MB > > ~> swap hda2 8MB > > ~> /usr hda3 68MB > > ~> swap hdb1 8MB > > ~> /usr hdb2 250MB > > ~> > > ~> where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. > > ~> Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 > > ~> partitions or will X complain? > > > > I think you could split /usr across two different partitions by making > > the second a symlink to the first, eg. name hdb2 partition something > > like /usr2 and make it a symlink to /usr. > > Not quite, because then what would you call the *real* /usr (since the name > /usr is already taken by a symlink ;) > However, you can symlink sub-directories, e.g., create /usr2/share /usr2/doc /usr2/local /usr2/src /usr2/games and ln -s /usr2/share /usr/share etc. Just make sure that all the information in these /usr subdirectories are moved to the corresponding /usr2 prior to the symlinks. For that reason be VERY careful about applying this to /usr/lib or /usr/bin. This is also useful if you out grow your original /usr partition. -- Carl Greco [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Partitioning hard disk
> ~> This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > ~> /hda1 40MB > ~> swap hda2 8MB > ~> /usr hda3 68MB > ~> swap hdb1 8MB > ~> /usr hdb2 250MB > ~> > ~> where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. > ~> Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 > ~> partitions or will X complain? > > I think you could split /usr across two different partitions by making > the second a symlink to the first, eg. name hdb2 partition something > like /usr2 and make it a symlink to /usr. Not quite, because then what would you call the *real* /usr (since the name /usr is already taken by a symlink ;)
Re: Partitioning hard disk
~> This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: ~> /hda1 40MB ~> swap hda2 8MB ~> /usr hda3 68MB ~> swap hdb1 8MB ~> /usr hdb2 250MB ~> ~> where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. ~> Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 ~> partitions or will X complain? I think you could split /usr across two different partitions by making the second a symlink to the first, eg. name hdb2 partition something like /usr2 and make it a symlink to /usr. Horacio
Re: Partitioning hard disk
On Sat, May 15, 1999 at 06:26:02PM -0500, Michelle Maria Coelho wrote: > Thank you for the prompt replies. > I'll try what you said and I think it will work. I decided to split the > swap among the disks because the Howto on Partitonioning a Hard Disk > suggested this. > I guess since I'll be the only user, I needn't have a /home partition. Mmmhh you mean you'll work as root for all the time? It's not a Good Thing. You should log in as an user in order to avoid unwanted disasters to happen. IMHO you need a /home directory. > Are any other partitions besides / and /usr needed in my situation? /var usually tends to grow but I think it's not your case. The suggested partitioning schemes in the last replies will do the job. Ciao, Illo. -- Ilario Nardinocchi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Computer Science Adept since 1982 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Know-nothing-bozo rule: The views expressed above are entirely mine and do not represent the views, policy or understanding of any other person or official body.
Re: Partitioning hard disk
On Sat, May 15, 1999 at 05:33:01PM -0500, Michelle Maria Coelho wrote: > This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > /hda1 40MB > swap hda2 8MB > /usr hda3 68MB > swap hdb1 8MB > /usr hdb2 250MB You can split the swap and it is recommended that you do that. You cannot split the /usr partition that way, though, unless you use special software (the md driver, which is an advanced topic). If you are using X, I suggest that you create a bit more swap (like 16 MB on each disk). Kristian
Re: Partitioning hard disk
Thank you for the prompt replies. I'll try what you said and I think it will work. I decided to split the swap among the disks because the Howto on Partitonioning a Hard Disk suggested this. I guess since I'll be the only user, I needn't have a /home partition. Are any other partitions besides / and /usr needed in my situation? Thanks. Michelle > On Sat, May 15, 1999 at 05:33:01PM -0500, Michelle Maria Coelho wrote: > ... > > This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > > /hda1 40MB > > swap hda2 8MB > > /usr hda3 68MB > > swap hdb1 8MB > > /usr hdb2 250MB > > > > where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. > > Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 > > partitions or will X complain? > > > > Thanks, > > Michelle -- Michelle Maria Coelho Department of Computer and Information Science Purdue School of Science Phone: 1-317-278-2948 Fax : 1-317-274-9742
Re: Partitioning hard disk
On Sat, May 15, 1999 at 05:33:01PM -0500, Michelle Maria Coelho wrote: ... > This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > /hda1 40MB > swap hda2 8MB > /usr hda3 68MB > swap hdb1 8MB > /usr hdb2 250MB > > where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. > Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 > partitions or will X complain? > > Thanks, > Michelle No, you cannot do that --- one partition, one mounting point. Also, try to increase swap size to 32Mb. Why are you making 2 8Mb swap partitions, when single 16Mb will do? My recommendattion is use 116Mb hard disk for / and swap use 258Mb hard disk for /usr, /home/, or whatever.
Re: Partitioning hard disk
On Sat, May 15, 1999 at 05:33:01PM -0500, Michelle Maria Coelho wrote: > Hi, > I read your FAQ and so I was wondering if you (or anyone elae out > there) could help me: > I have 2 disks: > 1) 116 MB 8 heads, 762 cylinders, 39 sectors per track > 2) 258MB 14 heads, 944 cylinders, 40 sectors per track > > 16MB of RAM > Debian Linux version 2 is the only operating system I plan to install. > I want to use my PC solely for dialing into my university (ISP) and > working from there. > I also want to have the minimal X11 system. > I want to install an Internet browser and maybe a few games. > I will be the sole user. > It's a 486SX processor. > > This is how I plan to partitiion the disks: > /hda1 40MB > swap hda2 8MB > /usr hda3 68MB > swap hdb1 8MB > /usr hdb2 250MB > > where hda is the 116MB disk and hdb is the 258MB disk. > Will the above configuration work..and can I split /usr across 2 > partitions or will X complain? You cannot mount two partitions to the same mount point. I'd recommend something like: / hda186 MB swaphda232 MB /usrhdb1258 MB Bob -- Bob Nielsen Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tucson, AZ AMPRnet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DM42nh http://www.primenet.com/~nielsen
