Adam Timol wrote:
> I'd like to make a dual boot linux/XP machine, given I have just the one 
> HDD in my computer, what is the ideal partitioning configuration I 
> should make when installing the first OS (winXP)?
> 
> set up:4Gigs RAM, 64bit AMD, 80G HDD, Saphire 2600XT
> 
> Adam
> 

Hi Adam,
That is a difficult question to ask other people, because it all depends on 
what you want, and on your personal preferences.  But, here's my 2 cents worth.

I only give 2Gig for swap.  This is because if you've got something that has 
used all 4 Gig of your memeory, and then 2 Gig of swap, you have problems.

I like to just give all my linux disk to /.  I don't make a /home paritition. 
That is just a personal preference.  I prefer to save any data off, then wipe 
my home area when I do a fresh install.  But I understand reason's for having a 
/home partition.

** Personally, I would want a partition that both Windows and Linux can write 
to without problem, and then an equal size for both windows and linux.  So, 
this is what I would do on my machine.
hda1 - Windows partition - 34 Gig
hda2 - Dos partition - 10 Gig
hda3 - Extended Partition
hda5 - / (linux root partition) - 34 Gig
hda6 - linux swap partition - 2 Gig

Troy
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