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zozza
August 2nd, 2010, 12:51 PM
Hello,

I want to format my Linux partitions then re-install. I have a few questions, please.

1. Presumably I should upgrade to 10.04 from 9.10 - there is no reason not to?

2. Gparted shows me that I have an almost full ext3 partition, an unused swap partition, a bunch of unallocated space, and my XP partition.

I want to create a new ext3 partition which is larger and therefore includes some of the unallocated space. What is the best and safest way to do this (after backing up, of course)? Do I format the ext3 then boot from the .iso and (I vaguely remember this) the boot loader allows me to create a partition of the type (ext3) and size that I desire. Does this allow me to merge my existing ext3 and unallocated partitions?

3. Do I need a swap file?

Thanks!

dino99
August 2nd, 2010, 01:58 PM
prepare your hdd first:

mini howto: http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=9216264&postcount=14