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How to Change Linux Partition Label Names on EXT4 / EXT3 / EXT2 and Swap

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Feb 6, 2020

A Partition is a space carved out from a physical disk which can be used to either install an Operating System or just act as a storage space for Users files and other data. Each partition is created directly on Hard Disk or External Disk attached to the system with starting and ending block address identifying the amount of space it takes on the drive.

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