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Old 03-08-2008, 12:22 AM   #1
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please help: Merging partitions


I have now three partitions on my HardDrive

1> FreeSpace
2> Linux Primary
3> Linux Logic

I would like to merge the free space in with the primary, can this be done? Im somewhat familure with cfdisk but too scared to destroy my linux partition to mess around much, and as far as fdisk go's im complet noob, please help someone. please
 
Old 03-08-2008, 12:41 AM   #2
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Use gparted (it's a GUI a bit like Partition Magic) - preferably from a liveCD.
Handles his easily. Can be done manually, but can get messy.
 
Old 03-08-2008, 12:47 AM   #3
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Please don't post the same question in more than one forum. Choose the forum that most closely addresses the type of problem you have, and post your question there.
 
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Please post your thread in only one forum. Posting a single thread in the most relevant forum will make it easier for members to help you and will keep the discussion in one place. This thread is being closed because it is a duplicate.
 
  


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