Linux experts often prefer sfdisk because it can be used in combination with other commands to
take and output partitioning information.
Tips for Creating Partitions
Changing your disk partitions to handle multiple operating systems can be very tricky, in part
because each operating system has its own ideas about how partitioning information should be
handled, as well as different tools for doing it. Here are some tips to help you get it right:
If you are creating a dual-boot system, particularly for Windows XP, try to install the
Windows operating system first. Otherwise, the Windows installation may make the
Linux partitions inaccessible. Choosing a VFAT instead of NTFS file system for Windows
will also make sharing files between your Windows and Linux systems easier and more
reliable.
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The fdisk man page recommends that you use partitioning tools that come with an
operating system to create partitions for that operating system. For example, the DOS
fdisk knows how to create partitions that DOS will like, and the Linux fdisk will happily
make your Linux partitions. Once your hard disk is set up for dual boot, however, you
should probably not go back to Windows-only partitioning tools. Use Linux fdisk or a
product made for multi-boot systems (such as Partition Magic).
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