Hi guys,
I know it seems wierd to see a ccna guy in rhce forum but i am plannin to get my ccna done and then work towards rhce.

I had a very basic doubt in linux installation.
I use Disk druid to make partitions.
I know we have to make partitions for
/boot(100MB),
/,
/home,
swap(RAM*2 MB).

But everytime i change the sequence of making these partitions it should and does make a change in the graphic display.
Now i wish to know if there is a certain 'proper sequence' for this procedure.

This might help clear my doubts about the linux file structure and installation basics.
Plz pass some simple installation links or docs.

Thanks,
Gautam.......soon to be CCNA and then RHCE!

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I don't really get what you are asking...You do it and it don't show up in the graphical disk druid?

I always use fdisk. As for partitions, it is not required to make any except for / but it is certainly recommended you make more. You should definately create a swap and a /boot. The rest is optional.

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Hey Boulware,

Ok let me try to re-frame my ques...i'll try....

See i was installing Linux on my college comps....My prof had instructed us to use Disk Druid.

The instructions were:
First delete the D: partition(Vfat)
The use the Free space to make the floowing partitions in the following order:

Make a Boot partition
Make a Root partition
Make a swap partition
Make a Home partition.


so we were basically being mechanical in the installation.

Even if u r using fdisk(heard its complicated n risky) whats the sequence in which u make these partitions.

Like, do u first make the boot and then root and then....or maybe some other order.

It would be better if u cud explain me the file structure in ur own words and that wud surely help.


Thanks,
Gautam.

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It shouldn't matter. Just make sure /boot is within the first 1024 cylinders, because some older systems may have problems if it's not.

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Hi and Thanks Boulware,
i just created a /boot,/,and swap and it worked well.

I stayed away from creating space for other stuff like /home etc.

The system is working fine except a few glitches.

The graphic display is garbled a lil and i have to point at it(called 'put focus on it') to eliminate it.
But this happens only with GNOME but with KDE this 'messed up' display doesnt exist.

Can u suggest a method to get rid of it?

Also, this 1024 cylinder limit for /boot partition kept me worried for many days not letting me install RH8.
My instructor says that this limit existed only till RH 7.x and has been removed now.

If you have more info on this plz enlighten me too.

I am referring the RH Linux User's guide first and then plan to move to Sys Admin Guide.
Could you suggest good books/sites too.

Thanks,
Gautam

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The graphic display is garbled a lil and i have to point at it(called 'put focus on it') to eliminate it.

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Hi Boulware,
i will certainly check about the xf86config funda you suggested.

As for the /boot cylinder to be before 1024 i didnt have much choice.
My system was pre-partitioned into C: and D: by my computer vendor.

The C: started at 1 and went till 2922 and i just deleted the D: and used the Free space produced for Linux.

I have to work with fdisk now to know what its about.

I am very thankful to you for being on my side during this journey through Linux Installation.This is the first time i didnt have to wait for days in and out to get a reply from the forum.

I hope you continue the great work.

You are the first one i will approach whenever i have doubts about anything.
U have earned this praise n respect brother!..he he

Thanks again,
Gautam

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