Free utility like PartitionMagic

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Hello!

I am looking for a freeware utility like PartitionMagic, to resize
partitions.
I want to create partitions to try to install Linux.

What do you suggest?

[]s
 
I've found that current Linux distros come with a partitioning prog that
will allow you to do this during install. Even 2 years ago I very
successfully partitioned my Windows 2000 drive and installed Linux on both
my laptop and desktop. Handled the boot manager etc perfectly. Just check
out your distro and read the reviews/faq's.
 
I am looking for a freeware utility like PartitionMagic, to resize
partitions.
I want to create partitions to try to install Linux.

What do you suggest?
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Been there and done that. I didn't like
a dual boot machine. Better to buy an
old 400 mghz machine in the Pennysaver
for $150 and do a full Linux install on that. You
could even get one that had an Ethernet
Card and set it up on a WiFi connection
with your other machine. That is what I
am in the process of doing.

DB
 
Specifically, there's the SystemRescueCD, which contains QtParted, a
Partition Magic clone. I just used it to set up NTFS partitions on two
laptops, and it was simple, quick, and problem-free--far better in fact
than my experiences with Partition Magic.You can get the SystemRescueCD
here--it's 106 MB to download:

http://www.sysresccd.org/

Cheers, Michael
 
Oops--sorry--you want to install Linux. In that case, you'd want
something a lot larger than the SystemRescueCD.

Michael
 
I've found that current Linux distros come with a partitioning prog
that will allow you to do this during install. Even 2 years ago I very
successfully partitioned my Windows 2000 drive and installed Linux on
both my laptop and desktop. Handled the boot manager etc perfectly.
Click to expand...

Me, too, my last several linux attempts have come with excellent partioning
and dual-boot facilities on the bootable install CDs

Shame about the OSs, though

mike
 
I am looking for a freeware utility like PartitionMagic, to resize
partitions.
I want to create partitions to try to install Linux.

What do you suggest?
Click to expand...
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The popular freeware partitioning program is back! The first free
program to resize and move partitions without data loss, is now more
complete, with support for disks up to 2TB of size.

New features include:
=====================
Int13 extensions support allows handling of disks up to 2TB (2048GB) of
size. New Resizing/Moving engine with simpler inerface. Move and resize
your partitions in one step. Transparent extended partition resizing (no
more confusion with extended partitions). Command line parameters for
accessing advanced options (read-only operation etc.).

Partition Resizer is a small DOS executable, which requires no
installation, and can perform, all these tasks in a short while, giving
you the opportunity to re-arrange your partitions safely, quickly and
fuss-free.

http://www.zeleps.com/

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Partition Logic is a free hard disk partitioning and data management
tool. It can create, delete, format, and move partitions and modify
their attributes. It can copy entire hard disks from one to another.

Partition Logic is free software, available under the terms of the GNU
General Public License. It is based on the Visopsys operating system. It
boots from a CD or floppy disk and runs as a standalone system,
independent of your regular operating system. Partition Logic is
intended to become a free alternative to such commercial programs as:
- Partition Magic, Drive Image, and Norton Ghost.

http://visopsys.org/partlogic/

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Mel said:
The popular freeware partitioning program is back! The first free
program to resize and move partitions without data loss, is now more
complete, with support for disks up to 2TB of size.
Click to expand...
Partition Resizer is a small DOS executable, which requires no
installation, and can perform, all these tasks in a short while,
giving you the opportunity to re-arrange your partitions safely,
quickly and fuss-free.

http://www.zeleps.com/
Click to expand...



IMPORTANT bug announcement: Please do NOT use Partition Resizer (v1.3.3 or
earlier) to move non-FAT partitions (NTFS, Linux ext2fs etc). Due to a
serious bug, some rare partition chain cases may cause indeterminate data
loss. Please download Partition Resizer v1.3.4 from here.
 
Mosti Linux distributions come with their own partition manager. If you
install Mandrake, which is one of the most popular, it has excellent
partition manager called PartDrake
 
Lew/+Silat said:
IMPORTANT bug announcement: Please do NOT use Partition Resizer (v1.3.3 or
earlier) to move non-FAT partitions (NTFS, Linux ext2fs etc). Due to a
serious bug, some rare partition chain cases may cause indeterminate data
loss. Please download Partition Resizer v1.3.4 from here.
Click to expand...

Lew/+Silat,
I just installed and am now using Thunderbird. The program is
indicating that you have attached a .gif file to your message named
"important.gif". Are you aware of this? I'm sure that you realize
attaching files to text only newsgroup posts is not considered good
netiquette.
 
IMPORTANT bug announcement: Please do NOT use Partition Resizer (v1.3.3 or
earlier) to move non-FAT partitions (NTFS, Linux ext2fs etc). Due to a
serious bug, some rare partition chain cases may cause indeterminate data
loss. Please download Partition Resizer v1.3.4 from here.
Click to expand...
Before you run the program, it is very important to read the text files
included in the archive, especially README.1ST and PRESIZER.DOC.
 
In
John Corliss said:
Lew/+Silat,
I just installed and am now using Thunderbird. The program is
indicating that you have attached a .gif file to your message named
"important.gif". Are you aware of this? I'm sure that you realize
attaching files to text only newsgroup posts is not considered good
netiquette.
Click to expand...


Im so sorry about that.. didnt see that little gif in the text. I hope you
can forgive my terrible mistake.
 
Been there and done that. I didn't like
a dual boot machine. Better to buy an
old 400 mghz machine in the Pennysaver
for $150 and do a full Linux install on that. You
could even get one that had an Ethernet
Card and set it up on a WiFi connection
with your other machine. That is what I
am in the process of doing.

DB
Click to expand...

Why do you want WiFi? If I read correctly it slows down your
networking communications.
 
Bill Piety said:
I've found that current Linux distros come with a partitioning prog that
will allow you to do this during install. Even 2 years ago I very
successfully partitioned my Windows 2000 drive and installed Linux on both
my laptop and desktop. Handled the boot manager etc perfectly. Just check
out your distro and read the reviews/faq's.
Click to expand...

I wish to use Slackware (as I have experience with it). But AFAIK,
Slackware' setup program can't resize partition without deleting.
 
Cannot resize NTFS. :(


Does not look like it is able to resize NTFS partitions.


Well, I found Ranish Partition Manager, but it looks just TOO confusing.
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located at: http://www.ranish.com/part/

I also have tried a lot of the freeware versions you mentioned and some
that you missed. None of them even came close to [OT] Partition Magic.

Unfortunately only [OT] Partition Magic is able to perform every task I
can throw at it; with the safety knowing that there will be no data
loss. It is (so far) the only util that works with ALL file/data
structures from FAT, FAT32, NTFS, etc and all Linux partitions.

If there is one that is 100% compatible or better than PM that has NOT
been mentioned on acf in the last 6-8 months; I am sure many of us would
like to know about it.

ozzy
 
"ozzy" <[email protected]> escreveu na mensagem

I also have tried a lot of the freeware versions you mentioned and some
that you missed. None of them even came close to [OT] Partition Magic.

Unfortunately only [OT] Partition Magic is able to perform every task I
can throw at it; with the safety knowing that there will be no data
loss. It is (so far) the only util that works with ALL file/data
structures from FAT, FAT32, NTFS, etc and all Linux partitions.
Click to expand...

So, I think I will look to buying a 2nd hand copy of Partition Magic.
Since I will be using it only once in a few months/years, and I don't have
other uses for it (i.e. I don't do tech support/computer repair) I don't
feel like buying the full version.

[]s
 
I think I will look to buying a 2nd hand copy of Partition Magic.
Since I will be using it only once in a few months/years, and I don't have
other uses for it (i.e. I don't do tech support/computer repair) I don't
feel like buying the full version.

Just a thought. If none of the freeware available cuts your mustard, and you
try to source a secondhand copy of PM, have a look around and see if anyone
wants to sell a copy of VCom System Commander. It might be cheaper, and,
IMHO just as powerful.
 
So, I think I will look to buying a 2nd hand copy of Partition Magic.
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Given the goal you're after, you could also buy a used HD, install it and
change the boot sequence in the BIOS of your PC. This is what I have done.
It's not very elegant, but it works for me.
 
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