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Just did an install with encrypted VLM (probably irrelevant to the issue) using option to create separate partitions for /, /home, /usr, /var, /tmp. Disk size is 160GB. I took the default partition sizes and root is at 100% upon boot. /usr is at 72%. Time reinstall....
st3alther
2013-03-15, 03:28
Yes, this is the most valueable before locate disk,
be carefull of this step
charonsecurity
2013-03-15, 05:06
Thank you for the information. After doing a backup of some 200GB's I will also be doing a full format and reinstall. My plan is to partition the hard drive into 3. 2x80GB partitions, one for Kali, and the other for windows, and then 300+- GB's for storage. I tried earlier with a previous install of Windows and BackTrack, but Windows ran into problems because of the many partitions I already had on the disk. (For some reason I believe Windows thought I was using a raid system).
Will install Windows first, then Kali.
What did you wanted to convey with this thread?
What did you wanted to convey with this thread?
If you are referring to my original post, then:
1) warning that the defaults for this could cause one a problem
2) perhaps the installer defaults for this option can be adjusted in the distro
Just reinstalled with one large / partition, but away from the host so I don't have the directory sizes handy to post right now. Perhaps someone else can add that info.