[ubuntu-za] Partition Advice Please

[vincent]

Jan Groenewald wrote:
> Hi
>
> On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 08:30:39PM +0200, vincent wrote:
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>> My concern is, will I lose data on sdal1 if I make this partition
>> smaller as proposed? - On the face of it, a silly question, but being a
>>     
>
> Generally it will not allow you to resize smaller than the space your data
> needs -- it will preserve all data. (Though once can force it, I won't tell you
> how here).
>
> Jan
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>   
Thanks Jan,
The data issue was a source of concern for me - your help is 
appreciated.The method to force it can remain your secret...I just want 
to keep it simple O:-)

Vince