disc partitioning

[Haarsma, Michael (SAPOL)]

Both disks will perform very poorly in a desktop environment, especially
as they are old technology with low platter densities.

Use LVM to 'join' them and then partion as you desire - or auto
partition.
If 18GB is enough, just use the one.

Michael Haarsma
IT Security Analyst
Security Branch
Information Systems and Technology
South Australia Police
(08) 8226 4056
michael.haarsma at police.sa.gov.au
Police Headquarters, Level 5, 30 Flinders Street, Adelaide
 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: linuxsa-bounces at linuxsa.org.au 
> [mailto:linuxsa-bounces at linuxsa.org.au] On Behalf Of Karl Goetz
> Sent: Wednesday, 4 October 2006 10:00 AM
> To: Linux SA List
> Subject: disc partitioning
> 
> 
> hi all
> i was given a few scsi hdds yesterday, and working on the assumption 
> they work, i'm hoping to use them in my desktop.
> because the drives are 18+9 gig, i have a few questions:
> * should i use both in my desktop? or just the 18?
> * how should i partition it over 2 drives? or should i just 
> autopartition (with ubuntus debian-installer)
> other questions i cant remember right now.
> kk
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