What is the minimum number of partitions you need to install
Linux?
Answers were Sorted based on User's Feedback
Answer / vikas
Two minimum partition need to install the linux
1: /boot
2: /
SWAP is not mendatary to create at the time of installation
it is only use for Virtual Memory purpose.... as you
required when u create...
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 28 Yes | 6 No |
Answer / sanjay_linux
three minimum partition need to install the linux.
1:- /
2:- boot
3:- swap
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 28 Yes | 12 No |
Answer / amit sangwan
/
is enough to install any linux there is no need to
create /boot & swap partion if you want to duel booting
it's neccesery to create /boot & swap partition.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 6 Yes | 0 No |
Answer / mahendra
Minimum 2
/
/boot
In your system dependence we can use swap other wise it will
enough.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 4 Yes | 0 No |
Answer / rahul gupta
You need only two partition i.e.
/
/boot
Swap is not neccesary partition.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 10 Yes | 7 No |
Answer / tarun baweja
If we install only / partition than also Linux can work.
But if we need to that Linux work like a good OS, than we
must install 3 partition:-
1. /
2. boot
3. swap (Not Mandatory)
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 3 Yes | 0 No |
Answer / vikash choudhary
only two partition is nessary when linux installation
/ and /boot
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 5 Yes | 3 No |
Answer / pavan kumar k
minmum 1 partitation is requireq.
that is /
In the / all system folders will be copied including /boot
folder.
swap partitation is an optional partation.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 3 Yes | 2 No |
What utility do we have to use for a log to rotate automatically?
How do I find usb devices on linux?
What is the command for displaying, in which shell we are working.
What are the core components of linux?
How can you find the status of a process?
What is the full form of linux and unix?
How do I find a file in linux terminal?
Why we use rpm in linux?
How is the sata hard disk configuration made when we install redhat 9?
Which shell do you assign to a pop3 mail-only account?
Can I use linux on mac?
What is typical size for a swap partition under a linux system?