TipMonkies: Linux Filesystems and Partitioning: A Primer | Linux Today

TipMonkies: Linux Filesystems and Partitioning: A Primer

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 27, 2005

“We recently to shed some light on Linux, particularly for users
unfamiliar with the system. The article received quite a response
from around the world and so we will be doing some follow-up
articles to teach all those interested, the ins and outs of Linux.
In this article, we will be discussing what partitioning is, how to
choose a filesystem, how to have Windows and Linux installed on
your hard drive at the same time, and more.

“For those new to Linux, choosing a partitioning scheme and
filesystem for their chosen distribution can be a real headache.
Despite many Linux distributions carrying very slick installers
nowadays, it can still be a nerve-wracking experience setting up
partitions on your PC…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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