Show HN: What Installing a New OS Taught Me About Disk Partitions
access2vivek Friday, March 06, 2026Installing a new operating system turned out to be less about the OS and more about understanding the disk underneath it. While preparing my system for a Debian dual boot setup, I explored Linux disk partitions, cleaned caches and unused packages, and discovered that my system usage dropped from 80GB to just 47GB.
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The article discusses the author's experience with installing Debian, a Linux distribution, and the valuable lessons they learned in the process, including the importance of patience, attention to detail, and the benefits of a hands-on approach to learning new technologies.
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