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What Partitions Do I Need for Linux?

Sarah Jenkins • • 4 min read
What Partitions Do I Need for Linux?
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What partitions to create for Linux?

The standard partitions scheme for most home Linux installs is as follows:

  • A 12-20 GB partition for the OS, which gets mounted as / (called “root”)
  • A smaller partition used to augment your RAM, mounted and referred to as swap.
  • A larger partition for personal use, mounted as /home.

Which partitions do I need for Ubuntu?

DiskSpace

  • Required partitions. Overview. Root partition (always required) Swap (very recommended) Separate /boot (sometimes required) …
  • Optional partitions. Partition for sharing data with Windows, MacOS… ( optional) Separate /home (optional) …
  • Space Requirements. Absolute Requirements. Installation on a small disk.
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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.