Linux systems provide many ways to look at disk partitions. Here's a look at commands you can use to display useful information -- each providing a different format and with a different focus.

Linux (and Unix) have generally referred to disk partitions by their "traditional" device name, such as /dev/sda2 or /dev/hda5. However, this kind of name for a particular partition can (and will ...

Linux stands as a bastion of power and flexibility in the world of operating systems, particularly when it comes to managing disk storage. Whether you're a seasoned sysadmin, a developer, or a Linux ...

One of the most confusing and intimidating parts of installing Linux for dual-booting with Windows is the disk partitioning required.

Well I bought a 100GB hard drive and I'm wanting to just dedicate it to many different versions of linux for several reasons. What I want to know is other the my swap partition what other ...

Life on Linux has been much less stressful. The modern filesystems have made endless defragging a thing of the past for me, and partitioning is much simpler too. There are many options when it comes ...

Stacey Quandt, a principal analyst at Quandt Analytics, explains how IBM's iSeries, aka the AS/400, reaps the benefits of Linux.