Install Arch into already partitioned HardDrive

kdar · 2010-03-15 14:23:18

Right now I have a separate partition for /home directory.

How can I install Arch so that it will not do any chances to /home partition and just format the / partition.

tomk · 2010-03-15 15:42:01

This is covered in both the official install guide and the beginners' guide - you will find them in the wiki.

n0dix · 2010-03-15 15:50:46

In the step of choice the /, /home and swap partition when you install the new system, don't define a /home partition. Then, when the new system is set, add in your fstab file the /home partition.

It's more easy than you think.

.:B:. · 2010-03-15 16:48:59

He can define his /home partition, and tell the installer not to format it.

cngn · 2010-03-20 10:19:11

hi, i'm in a similar situation

i already have a /home/cngn partition/directory with my media files on it (from different linux installation)

after installing arch should I use the -m option while adding a user cngn or not?

Last edited by cngn (2010-03-20 10:23:46)

demian · 2010-03-22 09:03:56

That's probably not a good idea. You should use a different username or set the directory to something different using useradd -d /home/notcngn -G groups -s /bin/bash notcng.

Regards,
demian

Dieter@be · 2010-03-22 11:29:12

.:B:. wrote:

He can define his /home partition, and tell the installer not to format it.

+1

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#1 2010-03-15 14:23:18

Install Arch into already partitioned HardDrive

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Re: Install Arch into already partitioned HardDrive

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