Ok here's a fun question.<BR><BR>I have one distro of linux installed on a partition. I want to test out another distro on a separate partition (using the same swap partition) and if I like it, I'd ...

Hey guys. Question as thread topic, and add "what would cause it to use a ridiculously small block size"?<BR><BR>I have two hard drives in my system. A 40GB with three partitions; Windows XP (ntfs) ...

If you need to move your Linux installation to a different hard drive or partition (and keep it working) and your distro uses grub this tech tip is what you need. To start, get a live CD and boot into ...

Linux stands as a bastion of power and flexibility in the world of operating systems, particularly when it comes to managing disk storage. Whether you're a seasoned sysadmin, a developer, or a Linux ...

When I moved from Windows to Linux in mid-2025, I thought I knew all the things I had to know before moving. Yes, I realised that Linux isn't Windows, so things like EXE files wouldn't work. Yes, I ...

Linux systems provide many ways to look at disk partitions. Here's a look at commands you can use to display useful information -- each providing a different format and with a different focus. Linux ...