help on resizing partitions

[Steve]

On Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:18:56 -0000, Steve <yorvik.ubunto at googlemail.com>  
wrote:

> On Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:44:26 -0000, xPol <xtekhne at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I would like to resize three consecutive partitions, _without losing
>> data_, by shrinking the one in the middle and enlarging the remaining  
>> ones.
>> Is there a clearly readable tutorial about how to do?
>> I have read, by 'googling' a while, that you have to pay attention to
>> 'resizing the file system' and 'resizing the partition'. What would be
>> the meaning of 'resizing the file system'?
>>
>> I woudl like to use parted, that is included in my karmic-rescue  
>> usb-stick.
>> Is that a suitable tool?
>>
>> Thank  you
>> ---P
>>
>>
> gParted on a flash drive is ideal.  Make sure you have up to date  
> backups as there is no guarantee that every thing will remain intact.
> This link is very similar to what you want to do but, make sure you  
> fully understand and plan exactly what you are  
> moving/shrinking/enlarging.
>
Forgot the link:-


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Steve