SSD partitions? NTFS + EXT4 + Linux Swap

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IanM

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Is it OK to mix partitions of different formats together on the same SSD? I assume that there isn't any potential problem and I can treat this just like a mechanical HDD?

I was able to get one 60GB OCZ Vertex Turbo for a good price and it seems sensible to make it my system disc for Windows 7 and Fedora, particularly as it's got low latency and good write speeds. Obviously capacity is limited at 60GB, but Fedora/Linux only needs 6GB for the system + 2GB maximum for swap, so that should leave plenty for Windows + page file.

The Vertex Turbo was a one off price, so if I add another SSD for games storage I expect I'll be buying a more value oriented drive, but don't think it matters for games as read speed is good on most SSDs. Is there anything I've overlooked, or a case for configuring things differently?
 
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I wasn't able to create partitions on my 30gb vertex for some reason
 
are you using Windows 7 Professional? Edit: It's the 64bit versions that require more space, and in any case it's still 20GB minimum, so 30GB drive should leave space for a extra partitions.
 
Win 7 Ultimate. Yeah I'm not sure why it wouldn't. I tried using Acronis Director which usually works well. I noticed Win 7 took it's 100mb alignment partition in the front all by itself which was cool. I just wanted to make a little 2gb for a very trimmed down XP 2nd boot. Tried 5 and 10gb too, no go. No biggy really I don't need to do that anymore, but I thought it was a bit odd :)
 
The 100MB is a alignment partition? Because is does it on my Cheetah too.

Dustin
 
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