From owner-freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Mon Feb 20 16:36:38 2012 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 2F5011065670 for ; Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:36:38 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from Devin.Teske@fisglobal.com) Received: from mx1.fisglobal.com (mx1.fisglobal.com [199.200.24.190]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id EC2CE8FC0A for ; Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:36:37 +0000 (UTC) Received: from pps.filterd (ltcfislmsgpa02 [127.0.0.1]) by ltcfislmsgpa02.fnfis.com (8.14.4/8.14.4) with SMTP id q1KGQiYM005884; Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:36:36 -0600 Received: from smtp.fisglobal.com ([10.132.206.15]) by ltcfislmsgpa02.fnfis.com with ESMTP id 133ruqr7vd-1 (version=TLSv1/SSLv3 cipher=AES128-SHA bits=128 verify=NOT); Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:36:36 -0600 Received: from dtwin (10.14.152.15) by smtp.fisglobal.com (10.132.206.15) with Microsoft SMTP Server (TLS) id 14.1.323.3; Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:36:35 -0600 From: Devin Teske To: "'Jerry McAllister'" , "'Damien Fleuriot'" References: <4F3ECF23.5000706@fisglobal.com> <4F3F8672.3090805@my.gd> <20120218213417.GB33662@gizmo.acns.msu.edu> In-Reply-To: <20120218213417.GB33662@gizmo.acns.msu.edu> Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:36:38 -0800 Message-ID: <029301ccefed$d1da6420$758f2c60$@fisglobal.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook 14.0 Thread-Index: AQIQVcbiHxAZ45udkmdcvfmJBlTk1AKPnMyuAlWMHEmVmAX9sA== Content-Language: en-us X-Originating-IP: [10.14.152.15] X-Proofpoint-Virus-Version: vendor=fsecure engine=2.50.10432:5.6.7361, 1.0.260, 0.0.0000 definitions=2012-02-20_03:2012-02-20, 2012-02-20, 1970-01-01 signatures=0 Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: RE: One or Four? X-BeenThere: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list List-Id: User questions List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:36:38 -0000 > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-freebsd-questions@freebsd.org [mailto:owner-freebsd- > questions@freebsd.org] On Behalf Of Jerry McAllister > Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 1:34 PM > To: Damien Fleuriot > Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org > Subject: Re: One or Four? > > On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 12:07:30PM +0100, Damien Fleuriot wrote: > > > > > > > On 2/17/12 11:05 PM, Robison, Dave wrote: > > > Hiya, > > [snip] > > > We realize that one can use bsdinstall to create as many partitions as > > > one wants. However, the new default is for one partition and swap. We > > > want to know if people would prefer the older style default with four > > > partitions and swap when selecting "Guided Partitioning" and "Use Entire > > > Disk". > > > > > > Let the majority decide which layout is preferred for the default. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Dave > > > > > > > Seeing as people using the default are likely to be novices, I vote in > > favor of ONE. > > > > The reasoning being that novices are less likely to be able to correctly > > size their /usr and /var than a seasoned sysadmin. > > So, we have now had scads of 'discussion' about schemes for disk > partitioning and there were a bunch, plus arguments about which is > the best with each person convinced that theirs is. > > As far as I can see, this all leads to the conclusion that the one > design that gives a reasonable and simple set of choices for all fits > the FreeBSD model that of providing a well made system and allowing > the user/sysadmin to configure it the way [s]he wants/needs rather than > imposing a common usage on everyone. Next we'll be arguing about which > windows manager is mandatory for users to include at install time. > > So, Polytropon's three choice pattern is good. Or, I could even > suggest just two choices. > > [ ] all in one + swap > Create one partition containing all subtrees > plus one swap partition. > > [ ] user-defined > Make your own partitioning selection manually. > (Both number and size of partitions) > with a reasonable way to specify partitions and sizes. > The old Sysinstall way is not bad, but if it obsolete, > then something as easy that fits the new GPT based system. > > But, that middle choice that Polytropon suggested is OK to include > if you think it is needed. /, /tmp, /usr, /var, [/home] +swap > Choosing the "2 option scheme" which removes the "legacy option" in my mind is not an option. It's "3 option scheme" (which includes the server/legacy option) or revert back to the legacy scheme (period). -- Devin _____________ The information contained in this message is proprietary and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please: (i) delete the message and all copies; (ii) do not disclose, distribute or use the message in any manner; and (iii) notify the sender immediately. In addition, please be aware that any message addressed to our domain is subject to archiving and review by persons other than the intended recipient. Thank you.