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    [SOLVED] Root partition size

    How large should I make the root partition in 22.04? I have a 3TB drive, but I'll be running a Windows VM. I can be fairly generous with the root partition. Thanks.
    Last edited by Don; May 10, 2022, 11:34 AM.

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    20 Gb or more should do it. I don't think I have seen any of my installs get that large, but I have been close. I am semi-tidy with space management, though.

    I'd say 30Gb should be more than adequate for space and growing room.

    Or give BTRFS a go, and not worry about the size at all.
    Last edited by claydoh; May 08, 2022, 06:34 PM.

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      #3
      Thanks, claydoh; I'm all set.

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        #4
        I will add that the suggested 20-30 GB is fine for most users if you have a separate SWAP partition. If swap is used as a file stored in root, then extra space for that should be added.
        I also assume you have a separate HOME partition.
        Users that install a lot of apps (I thinking specially on games) can need a lot more space in root.
        Last edited by Svein M; Jun 15, 2022, 05:02 AM.

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