Partition editing

feelin_froggy8877 · 06-25-2009, 09:51 AM

I have a hdd that I would like to repartition (if possible) There is a primary and extended. In the extended partition there are 5 ext3's. Before the partition I do not want to loose data. At first I was under the impression I could combine these, later found out that can't be done. Is it possible to just delete these 5 ext3's and then just create 1 larger partition, w/ out effecting my "storage" partition?

Uncle_Theodore · 06-25-2009, 10:01 AM

Yes, you can certainly delete the additional partition and recreate one big partition in their place. But beware that the partition numbering will most likely change after you do that, so /dev/sdc9 will become something like /dev/sdc5 or /dev/sdc6. And you'll have to change your /etc/fstab or other config files if you mount this partition by the device name.

feelin_froggy8877 · 06-25-2009, 10:08 AM

O.k, great. thanx for the reply. What about the partitions (after) my storage space?

(edit) Everything went smooth as ice. Really appreciate the info.

XavierP · 06-25-2009, 02:25 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-General and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.