OT: redhat

[GCC Consulting]

> 
> When I installed my FreeBSD system here, I looked at the 
> default sizes that came up with an automatic allocation, and 
> doubled them all.
> 
> Every couple of years it seems that I have to double the 
> amount of space I allocate for the ``/'' file system on Linux systems.
> 
> ...
> >With journaling to avoid fsck's, and good backup policies, 
> is it even 
> >as much of an issue these days, that a large single / really 
> -needs- to 
> >be avoided?
> 
> As a rule, if a file system gets nuked, it's ``/'', and I 
> really like to have all my critical data in another file 
> system.  I've also found that when a journaling file system 
> goes bad, it goes *REALLY* bad.
> 
> Bill

Windows based computers:

My biggest complaint with PC manufacturers is that they set up only one large
partition on the system s they deliver.  On a Sony Vaio, the drives was
partitioned into a C and D.

If I have the time, and depending on the usage, I will use Partition Magic, to
repartition a drive into at least 2 partitions.  I will then create a Program
Files folder and any folder which are needed.  All programs are installed to the
D drive after that.

However, the C drive, with the OS, can't be made too small, as most Windows
based programs install some files in the Windows folder.  Also one must remember
the IE stores files under the Windows folder.

This procedure has saved me a lot of problems when restoring systems after a
nasty Windows crash.

One thing I try to remember to do is create a text file, in the program folder,
with any key & serial # information for installing a program.  Since they are on
a separate drive, I can reinstall any programs even if the original disks are
missing or have been removed from their original packaging.

I would love a utility for XP that would search the drive(s) and install the
necessary settings in the registry so the programs don't have to be reinstalled
after a crash requiring an OS reinstall.

Most clients don't bother to backup workstations.


Richard Kreiss
GCC Consulting