K.S. Bhaskar on 2 Oct 2008 04:18:29 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] eeePC partitioning suggestions


I don't have an opinion about the swap, but I think you can do without
/opt.  Doesn't python need /usr/local/lib?

You are encrypting /home, I hope?

Regrds
-- Bhaskar

On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 7:14 AM, Art Alexion <art.alexion@gmail.com> wrote:
> We have -- and based on user reception, expect to get more -- a couple
> of eeePC 1000 models. The 1000s come with a GB of RAM, and two SSD
> drives: a faster 8 GB, and a 32 GB.
>
> Following advice not to create a swap partition on an SSD, we didn't.
> Now I need to plan how to use the 32 GB drive.
>
> The machines will be lent for a day or two to traveling non-technical
> employees for webmail, powerpoint (impress), and the occasional word
> processing and spreadsheet. We have a default 'remote' user, and
> borrowers will not have their own accounts.
>
> I was thinking of just putting /home on the 32. I don't see the need
> for /opt or /ur/local for this use.
>
> Any suggestions or thoughts?
>
> --
>
> Art Alexion
> Sent unsigned from an iPod. That's the reason for the top posting as
> well.
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