Can I install Ubuntu on extended partition?

Can I install Ubuntu on extended partition?

There is no advantage or disadvantage of installing Ubuntu on a primary or logical partition. The only “drawback” if you can call it that way is that if you select logical, the names of the /dev/sd will start at 5. But if you select primary they will start at 1.

Is swap partition primary or extended?

The swap partition is nested in the extended partition because that’s what it means to be a logical partition. In your case, making the swap partition a logical partition rather than a primary partition won’t change anything regarding the primary partition quota, since you don’t otherwise have an extended partition.

Can I install OS in extended partition?

Yes, you can install and boot Ubuntu from an extended partition. You might need to install the bootloader (grub) into the MBR.

Is swap partition better than swapfile?

Generally a swap partition is better than a file due to the underlying filesystem. But if you are always in need to increase the size of your swap then file is a better option.

How big should I Make my swap partition?

The size of the swap partition depends on how much RAM your laptop has. If you have 4GB of RAM, a 2GB swap partition should be enough. You can then have 58GB for the system partition and 2 gb for the swap partition.

Do I need a swap partition?

No, you don’t need a swap partition, as long as you never run out of RAM your system will work fine without it, but it can come in handy if you have less than 8GB of RAM and it is necessary for hibernation.

Do I need a swap file or partition?

It is, however, always recommended to have a swap partition. Disk space is cheap. Set some of it aside as an overdraft for when your computer runs low on memory. If your computer is always low on memory and you are constantly using swap space, consider upgrading the memory on your computer .

Does a swap partition contain a filesystem?

T/F – The program that is started by the BIOS at system startup, and that loads the Linux kernel into memory from a hard disk partition inside the computer is called the boot loader. T/F – A swap partition contains a filesystem.