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Postby GrayWizardLinux on Wed May 07, 2008 12:43 pm
Just a suggestion and also a question - notably for CLEM!

I do not and have tried very hard to understand this partitioning of boot and swap and wha have you but I always do the basic auto install in Mint. all one large partiton I guess.

But why do you not do a 'basic' auto-install with the very basic partitioning of boot, swap, and another large partition for use? have it done already for the user to use. maybe keep the actual swap changeable to be able to stipulate the double your ram amount so each person can adjust that. and also change the actual main user partition size as needed per individual HD size; but basically keep it simple but in essence partitioned to some degree to make installing a new version of mint easier than having to reset and add andredo the entire system everytime you have to reinstall?

Just curious. Would really help numbnuts like me out a heck of a lot. Not a complaint; just looking for some help.

and yes I read the wiki and the sniki and the threads and I do not 'get this patitioning' thing.

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Re: install auto partitions

Postby rivenought on Wed May 07, 2008 1:31 pm
People have so many different needs so that there is no "perfect" partitioning scheme. In my case, I run only one OS at the time on each physical machine. As far as partitioning goes, my standard partitioning scheme is: /boot = 64 MB, /swap = 512 MB, /root = 5 GB, and /home = 25 GB. It works for my simple needs, and I have used this same scheme in openSUSE, PCLinuxOS, Mandriva, and Mint. Your needs will be different, but hopefully not too complicated.
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Re: install auto partitions

Postby GrayWizardLinux on Wed May 07, 2008 1:35 pm
mine are very basic - but I do not know how to do it. and I mean I Do Not Know How To Do It.

That is why I asked. there is a default install which is there but not really recoomened, so if that is there why cannot they add another basic schema that is more suggested that can be tweaked a bit? and leave a custom install for you experts?

That is all I am asking. Hope this makes sense.
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Re: install auto partitions

Postby rivenought on Wed May 07, 2008 2:05 pm
Yes, I can understand the need for a structural set-up guide for step-by-step procedures. "Click button X and key in numbers 123" might seem basic to many using Linux and perusing the forums, but it is the formulaic system and repetitious approach which aids the learner in the vast majority of instances.

This is somewhat analogous to writing standard compositions in school. There is a basic skeletal framework and formula for structuring your essay. Then, it is modified with the support/data to personalize it into a coherent product. One cannot successfully modify unless the basic foundation has been set.

What a partitioning guide needs to include might just be a step-by-step approach to a standard partitioning scheme, with notes for modification. That is an idea for someone who has the time to document what he or she does during the next install. Yes, I know this sounds elementary, but learning continually boils down to starting off with a solid foundation. The basic install is fine for the general user. If one wishes to dig deeper, it is always good to have reference materials.

Everyone, think back to your school days. Someone took the time to teach you. The materials needed were handy. With such an active Mint community genuinely concerned with helping others learn and grow, this is just one more area where Mint shines above and beyond the rest.
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Re: install auto partitions

Postby GrayWizardLinux on Wed May 07, 2008 2:22 pm
it has to be basic as to this is what partition 1 is called and does, etc. also - this is needed - as is swap or boot or whatever. This is what you type in the large box on your screen, etc. Then you want this partition and it is called this and you type this in the box on the next line, etc. now you are done - hit whatever it says to go forward on the install. also give us info as to how does the install CD know what to put where etc. or do I have to specify any more info.

and lastly. How do I access all of this info that is in these specific partitions? I personally do not see a need for the media partition mentioned in many of the threads and wikis but would like all of my stuff no matter what it is in MY Partition - then I do not need to access different stuff in different places.

Sure this is dumbing it down, but it is people like me that are genuinely interested in Linux and MInt to try this and to enjoy using it and to get as much working asap and out of the box.

That is why I truly am against Ubuntu becuase it is so hard that as savvy as I am i cannot get it; how thw hell is my grandmother or my mother or even my wife going to get this working. Their concept may be good but the actual reality is far from user-friendly and that is where Mint SHINES!
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Re: install auto partitions

Postby rivenought on Wed May 07, 2008 4:31 pm
For the most part, once the initial /boot, /swap, /root, and /home partitions are established, the average user only needs to access his or her /home folder. All one needs to do is click the home icon folder on the desktop and use Nautilus to browse the pre-established default folders. That is the easiest way to use your personal home folders. General users then can pretty much ignore the /boot, /swap/, and /root partitions since there is really no reason to worry about them. If necessary, they can be accessed through Nautilus and the home folder.

There is nothing wrong with the default partitioning in Mint. Some people like more control, some like less. What is already set up by the devs is a good, happy, and functional medium. This set-up should give the fewest worries for beginners. As one gains proficiency, more structured partitions can be attempted.
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Re: install auto partitions

Postby GrayWizardLinux on Wed May 07, 2008 4:45 pm
thanks rivenought.
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