Merging two partitons ?????

elsheepo · 03-07-2008, 11:59 PM

I originaly had 3 partitions on a single HD.

1> NTFS
2> Linux Logical
3> Linux swap

I decided to remove windows (the NTFS partiton) so now i have this

1> Free space
2> Linux Logical
3> Linux swap

How do i merge the free space with the Linux logic partiton???
I am somewhat familure with cfdisk, and unfamilure with fdisk

crispx · 03-08-2008, 08:06 AM

I've been using Parted Magic for this type of work.
http://partedmagic.com/wiki/PartedMagic.php
I think Ubuntu has this feature on their live CD. Hopefully others can tell us what they are using?
Also, it looks like you cross-posted this question, which is considered poor (n)etiquette http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette

Depending on how your disk is structured you may need to first move a partition to grow the other. Another option might be simply to format it and create symbolic link to this space.

HTH

pixellany · 03-08-2008, 08:34 AM

GParted is a good tool--it comes with many LiveCD distros--and is available on a standalone bootable CD.

You cannot "merge" partitions....you can move, resize, delete, and create new. The most straightforward thing in you case is to simply re-size the Linux partition. Depending on the size of your disk, consider leaving some free space for future changes.

Be sure to back up any critical data before changing partitions.

jtshaw · 03-08-2008, 10:49 AM

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