To partition or not to partition, that's the question?

[sweetbee]

I have a new drive with everything I need installed on it. However, I was wondering if I should or could partition it. I am not sure of the advantages or disadvantages of partitioning, could someone advise? Thank you.

[beekeeper]

I partition because I use windows and linux on same machines. I always make first partition for windows then second for linux swap(memory) and third for linux distribution.

If I would only use one operating system I would not partition hard disks since it kind of slows down a computer and I don't need any need for partitions since you can arrange disk with folders ....

[Mark07]

Making partitions in the hard disk is always good and should be done appropriately.

[sweetbee]

Hi Mark07

Thank you for replying. Could you elaborate on what you mean by "appropriately"?

Thank you.

[sweetbee]

Hi Beekeeper

Thank you for your reply.

Slows down ones computer - not good! I have only just managed to get my computer running up to speed (not that it is very fast or anything) :-) so the last thing I want is to slow it down again. I have been considering using another operating system along side Windows and Linux is one that I have read a lot about in the forum and was seriously considering using. How much space have you allotted to Windows and Linux respectively please?

Thank again.

[amanda223]

Hi this is my first post in the forum my friend
I think partition is very important if you are using more then one operating system , it increases the speed of system ...

[indieover]

well making a partition is really important. it will realy make your computer work faster and so i will advice you to do that if you can.