Making a small parition for Linux /home

[Omethal]

I plan to install Linux but I dont want to waste space on my drive. Can I make the "/home" small so I can use another ntfs partition from both Linux and Windows?

 

[Rabmac]

Been a while since I installed Linux on my PC but I am sure it uses a different file extension.

 

[Sharpienero]

Which distro?

 

[Omethal]

Which distro?

Linux Mint xfce

 

[Omethal]

Which distro?

Linux Mint xfce

 

[Sharpienero]

Ah, yes, okay. You'll need to create a live install/boot USB, then when installing, click "something else". You'll need to manually create your root, swap, and home. If you're unsure as to what this means, there are plenty of guides on the internet, such as this one: http://itsfoss.com/guide-install-linux-mint-16-dual-boot-windows/

 

[Omethal]

Ah, yes, okay. You'll need to create a live install/boot USB, then when installing, click "something else". You'll need to manually create your root, swap, and home. If you're unsure as to what this means, there are plenty of guides on the internet, such as this one: http://itsfoss.com/guide-install-linux-mint-16-dual-boot-windows/

I did everything except making a /home partition

 

[Sharpienero]

Ah, yes, okay. You'll need to create a live install/boot USB, then when installing, click "something else". You'll need to manually create your root, swap, and home. If you're unsure as to what this means, there are plenty of guides on the internet, such as this one: http://itsfoss.com/guide-install-linux-mint-16-dual-boot-windows/

I did everything except making a /home partition

Oh, I misread your original question. IIRC, you can use a NTFS partition for linux, but it may not be stable. You'll also have to mount it manually inside of your terminal (which can cause issues for windows).

 

[Omethal]

Thanks for quick response. I think I will allocate a decent amount of space to /home.

 

[Sharpienero]

Thanks for quick response. I think I will allocate a decent amount of space to /home.

No problem! I would also allocate a decent amount of space, but that's only because I work on hefty programs on my unix workspace. 8)