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Partitioning scheme for Ubuntu

cn flag

My laptop has a 240 GB SSD. Right now I'm using Windows. But I'm planning to clean install Ubuntu (Not dual boot). So I need help with the partitioning. Can anyone please suggest me a partition scheme for 240 GB SSD? My laptop has 8 GB RAM.

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cn flag
Unless you have a specific *use-case*, I'd use the default which is a single partition (and uEFI partition if required for your *unstated* release). Single partition(s) are easier esp. for encrypted installs; though if no encryption is used; I may also separate /home but that's assuming desktop install (you didn't specify) and use a *swap file* (not partition) assuming the *unstated* release defaults to it. My choice would depend on details you've not provided. (*simplest is usually best unless you have specific needs*)
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ng flag
The best partition scheme is the one that works for you. As an opinion, do not over-partiton. Unless you have a particular need for multiple partitions, don't make extra partitions. Ubuntu works perfectly fine installed to a single partition and you don't have to deal with a headache later on because you are running out of space on some partition. Making extra partitions doesn't improve the performance of Ubuntu. For organization, use folders.
waltinator avatar
it flag
I'd recommend 25GB for `/`, 8GB for swap, and the rest for `/home`. This will let you upgrade your system without affecting user files.
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cn flag

So I installed Ubuntu finally some days ago and here is how I partitioned.

  1. 50 GB for root
  2. 8 GB swap
  3. 500 MB for boot
  4. 500 MB efi
  5. and the rest is for home

Hope it helps.

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in flag
Perhaps the file system types will also help!
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