Building a linux first partition table from scratch that windows 10 will play nicely inside of.
by algray from LinuxQuestions.org on (#53S9R)
This thread is a follow-on to one which recently resolved.
https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...es-4175675561/
Now that I have resolved the competing partition tables. I need to set-up a new partition table on a computer which came with windows installed (see that thread for more details).
I am under the impression that Windows will auto-recognize my motherboard and auto-load the install key. So i should be able to put it into any partition (not like the install Windows first guidance I'd been hearing in the past).
My research to date tells me that I will need the following.
- a system EFI partition (FAT32) - 1Gb is plenty but in my non space constrained environment, adding extra doesn't hurt
- a boot partition ext4 works - 10Gb is more than any forums say I would need but systems are getting bigger over time and drive space is not a constraint on this device.
- I plan to have 4 partitions and 1 swap drive, placed between 2 & 3, for accessibility (though that consideration seems to be no longer relevant with SSDs).
- windows will be installed in one of those partitions. Hopefully it will recognize my hardware and approve the key automatically.
Does this make sense?
Are there any other general guidelines to follow in this case?
I will try the windows install on a partition before making a new partition table.
https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...es-4175675561/
Now that I have resolved the competing partition tables. I need to set-up a new partition table on a computer which came with windows installed (see that thread for more details).
I am under the impression that Windows will auto-recognize my motherboard and auto-load the install key. So i should be able to put it into any partition (not like the install Windows first guidance I'd been hearing in the past).
My research to date tells me that I will need the following.
- a system EFI partition (FAT32) - 1Gb is plenty but in my non space constrained environment, adding extra doesn't hurt
- a boot partition ext4 works - 10Gb is more than any forums say I would need but systems are getting bigger over time and drive space is not a constraint on this device.
- I plan to have 4 partitions and 1 swap drive, placed between 2 & 3, for accessibility (though that consideration seems to be no longer relevant with SSDs).
- windows will be installed in one of those partitions. Hopefully it will recognize my hardware and approve the key automatically.
Does this make sense?
Are there any other general guidelines to follow in this case?
I will try the windows install on a partition before making a new partition table.