Partitioning Question

[Felix Miata]

On 06/10/15 17:47 (GMT-0700) wade at wadesmart.com apparently typed:

> Im partitioning a 200GB hard drive. I have usually used ubuntus automated partitions but Im wanting to do a bit more. I have read on the forums about some sizes but I wanted to run this by those who would know: 

> root 8GB     Ubuntu 6.06LTS
> swap 1GB   
> home 40GB    my files
> mail 10GB    my email
> second 40GB  future Edgy install -> will have its /home in this partition

> Ok. /root has to be primary, and the /second has to be a primary, so can the others be a Extended Partition?
> Or should I do this differently? or What?

None have to be a primary. It can be quite useful to have a /boot on a
primary. All logicals (within the extended) must be contiguous. Other than
your list doesn't add up to 200, I see nothing that amounts to a problem.
Maybe read URL below to gain some more understanding about partitioning in
general.
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