Manage partitions with GParted how-to : a task-based, step-by-step guide that empowers you to use your disk space effectively / Curtis Gedak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gedak, Curtis.

Series:

community experience distilled

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

File organization (Computer science)--Computer programs.

File organization (Computer science).

Data compression (Computer science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (86 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Birminghan, UK : Packt Pub., 2012.

Language Note:

English

Biography/History:

Gedak Curtis: Curtis Gedak has managed the GParted project for the past 4 years, coordinating volunteer efforts and resources, managing releases, maintaining the website, developing new features, fixing bugs, and much more. For over 2 decades, Curtis developed a solid set of technical and management skills while working for a variety of companies in industries such as utilities, agriculture, and oil and gas. During this time he specialized in applying relational database technology, managing heterogeneous environments, and developing applications in a multitude of programming languages. With his strong interpersonal skills and sound technical ability he has been instrumental in the success of many projects. Curtis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Summary:

This book is a practical, task-based, step-by-step tutorial that starts simple with identifying disk device partitions, and culminates with advanced tasks such as preparing for new operating systems. Are you a computer enthusiast who is looking forward to learn how to effectively use your disk space through disk partitions to maximize your computer's potential? Then this book is for you.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Manage Partitions with GParted How-to; Creating live media and running GParted (Must know); Identifying proper disk device (Must know); Identifying partitions and actions available (Must know); Checking and repairing a partition (Should know); Getting space by shrinking a partition (Should know); Creating a new partition (Should know); Moving a partition (Become an expert); Adding space by growing a partition (Should know); Formatting a partition (Should know)

Preparing a new disk device for use (Become an expert)Copying a partition (Become an expert); Deleting a partition (Should know); Moving space between partitions (Become an expert); Preparing for dual boot with GNU/Linux (Become an expert); Adding space to GPT RAID (Become an expert); Rescuing data from a lost partition (Become an expert); Appendix: Tips and tricks

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9781283961035

1283961032

9781849519830

1849519838

OCLC:

821180828