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it doesn't need to be, in systems where you have to make the partition yourself you can decide how big to make it.
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How many min patitions are require ti install Linux os and what r they?
If you have plenty of RAM: 1, as a swap partition is rarely used by Linux on systems with more than 2 or 3 GiB of RAM available, and all the toplevels of the Linux directory structure can be put on the same partition. A swap partition on a system with plenty of RAM is a waste of hard disk space. If you're strapped for memory, 2, to allow for the swap partition, so that Linux can extend its memory onto the hard disk so you won't run out. A good rule of thumb is to create a swap partition at LEAST 1.5 times larger than your system RAM. For example, if you have 512 MiB of RAM: a 768 MiB MINIMUM swap partition is advised. If you have lots of hard disk space, an ideal consideration is actually to triple your RAM in swap space: 512 MiB of RAM will be supported by a 1.5 GiB swap partition. Personally, if you have lots of hard disk space, I recommend at least 3: One for /, one for /home, and one for swap, if needed, otherwise it'll be for /boot.
Where on the Linux disk should you put your boot partition or the root partition if you do not use the boot partition?
This generally isn't an issue for modern computers; you can place the partition anywhere you like. With the way many modern hard drives are mapped, it doesn't even make a difference for performance reasons. The reason why it mattered in older systems was that the BIOS could only access up to a certain amount of the hard drive. To boot Linux, you would need to place the kernel within the area addressable by the BIOS. This could be within the first 528 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 8 GB, or 127 GB, depending on the age of the system. As of 2002, the addressable limit has been raised to something like 4 PB, so you needn't worry about it again for a long time.
What is the smallest version of Linux and how big is it?
A modern Linux kernel can be reduced down to about 300k in size. Numerous older Linux distros were designed to fit on a single floppy disk. Some more modern Linux distributions that require little space are: * Tiny Core Linux - 10 MB * Damn Small Linux - 50 MB * Puppy Linux - 100 MB * SLAX - 200 MB
What Linux is best for a 1 gigabyte hardrive?
<harddrive or ram cuz 1g is nothing if its a harddrive...> Where do these people come from? that's a terrible answer. Either SLAX, which can run off of 16 mb of ram and takes only 128 or so MB of space. Or Knoppix, which you can only boot from CD.
What operating systems can you run on an Intel Pentium III?
The type of operating system to use depends also on the amount of memory in the computer. These older computers usually feature 64-256 megabytes maximum. 64 mb + i would recommend using a light version of Linux (Google it, there will be a few light Linux versions, download the CD image, and write it to a CD, then Boot off of that CD on the older computer) 256 megabytes+ it is possible to use windows Me or windows 2000. Windows XP can work, but it is not worth buying XP. If you have a CD with XP on it, go ahead and try that. Linux is a good choice.
What are the memory and storage requirements for Windows Server 2008 and Linux?
Windows Vista requires 512 MB of RAM and 15 GB of free hard drive space (can be crammed into 9 after installation). Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) requires 512 MB of RAM and 9 GB of free hard drive space. Ubuntu Linux 8.04 requires 512 MB of RAM to boot from a LiveCD, but will install on as little as 64 MB. 384 MB is the recommended minimum. 8 GB of free hard drive space is recommended, but as little as 4 GB is usable.
Can you install xp on unpartioned space of 1596483 MB?
No. You must create a partition first.
What should be the specification to install Linux on PC?
Whatever you have. Linux can be run on a wide range of specifications. Some distros, like Damn Small Linux, only require a 486 with 16 MB of RAM, and 50 MB of hard drive space, something you could have had in 1994. Typical requirements are 256 to 5.12 MB of RAM, a Pentium III or better processor, and 2 to 6 GBs of hard drive space
What type of partition can Windows 98 be installed on?
Windows 98 can be installed on a FAT16 or FAT32 partition (FAT32 is the best choice for disks larger than 512 MB, and supports long file names better).
What are some Linux distributions you can run from a USB Flash drive?
Here is a list of some Linux distributions that can be run from a USB Flash drive, and the approximate size drive you will need for each of them.Ubuntu / Kubuntu / Xubuntu - 2 GB or largergOS - 1 GB or largerDamn Small Linux - 64 MB or largerPuppy Linux - 128 MB or largerPendrivelinux - 1 GB or largerKnoppix - 1 GB or largerDreamlinux - 1 GB or larger (2 GB or larger for Persistent).
What is the program size of Linux?
Linux does not consist of just one program. Also, since parts can be added and removed, both to the Linux kernel, and the overlying system, it is impossible to give a definitive size of anything. A compressed Linux kernel image will probably measure about 8 MB on a typical desktop system. The cumulative size of the kernel modules ("drivers") is probably about 100 MB. Most distros are shipped on CDs, so to fit on them, they usually have no more than 1.5 GB of software to install by default.
Can a 486-66 MHz ISA PC with 20 MB of RAM run Linux?
Yes. Linux can run on minimal machines and on very old machines, back to 386 processors, but you'll probably lose the graphical user interface. You need to use a copy of Linux from one of the specialist distributions.
