npinn001 wrote:

> I have Opensuse installed on my PC as follows:
>
> /boot 200MB
> / 20GB
> SWAP 3GB
> /home 220GB
>
> They all use the EXT3 Filesystem.
>
> I just wondered, does this look in any way wrong/excessive in any
> area?

For desktop use, I find it o.k. as most of your stuff will go to /home.

Remember that for hibernation you need at least the same amount of /swap as
ram you have.

> Also, what filesystem do people use? I hear XFS is great and much
> quicker, is it worht switching over to this format?
>
> NB: I only use Linux Suse, no dual boots or anything.

I mainly use reiserfs for "/" (root) and ext3 for data (backup) partitions.

I have not /home (separate) partition :-)

Greetings,

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Camaleón