-
Question and New to Linux
OK, I ahve multiple questions.
1. My computers has 16 MB (no clue why the manufacturer did this) of unallocated space. Can i hide this from windows and use it to store things for Linux? iF so how.
2. Can i install/use more linux programs without doing a HD install?
-
Junior Member
registered user
I have a little information for you, but not the whole answers, but I hope it helps some.
1. I do alot of work on computers, and I often see those small slices of extra space left over, some one please correct me if I am wrong, but I am pretty sure that it has to do with the type of partitioning that the Hdd recieved on how much is left over. I believe that is also has to do with the physical disk size and the formatted disk size as long as the file system clusters. I am not entirely sure, but this is what I believe.
2. Yes you can install more programs w/o doing a Hdd install, however you do need some type of media to store them on. You have multiple options of doing this. If you want to spend the time, and have the space, a remastering would be the best. If you don't, you can put a persistent home dir on an external device and use some programs that way. I know firefox and azureus don't need any other files that what is in their folders. (azureus does however need java). I believe that I also saw a discussion about being able to install other programs on external devices, that needed packages and the such, but I can't seem to find it right now.
-
OK, so I think i will look for a cheap thumb drive or something. I will put it on that. If anyone knows how PLEASE tell me.
Similar Threads
-
By Capt. Stu in forum Klik
Replies: 4
Last Post: 10-24-2005, 10:18 AM
-
By sdalek in forum Hdd Install / Debian / Apt
Replies: 7
Last Post: 01-05-2005, 03:48 AM
-
By massai in forum General Support
Replies: 0
Last Post: 01-06-2004, 11:51 PM
-
By massai in forum General Support
Replies: 9
Last Post: 12-28-2003, 02:02 AM
-
By mldaalder in forum General Support
Replies: 5
Last Post: 06-15-2003, 10:26 PM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
A-Tech 8GB DDR3 1600 PC3-12800 Laptop SODIMM 204-Pin Memory RAM PC3L DDR3L 1x 8G
$13.99
Samsung 16GB 2Rx4 PC4-2133P DDR4-17000 1.2V RDIMM ECC Registered Server Memory
$16.29
HyperX FURY DDR3 8GB 16GB 32GB 1600 MHz PC3-12800 Desktop RAM Memory DIMM 240pin
$12.90
A-Tech 8GB PC3-12800 Desktop DDR3 1600 MHz Non ECC 240-Pin DIMM Memory RAM 1x 8G
$13.99
Kingston HyperX FURY DDR3 8GB 16GB 32G 1600 1866 1333 Desktop Memory RAM DIMM
$13.25
A-Tech 16GB 2 x 8GB PC3-12800 Laptop SODIMM DDR3 1600 Memory RAM PC3L 16G DDR3L
$27.98
8GB PC3L-12800S 1600MHz SODIMM DDR3 RAM | Grade A
$12.00
32GB (4X8GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 1600 NON ECC LOW DENSITY MEMORY F3-12800CL10Q-32GBXL
$32.00
A-Tech 256GB 4x 64GB 4Rx4 PC4-19200 ECC Load Reduced LRDIMM Server Memory RAM
$287.96
Samsung 64GB 4DRx4 PC4-2400 LRDIMM DDR4-19200 ECC Load Reduced Server Memory RAM
$71.99