GNU Parted facts for kids
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| Original author(s) | Andrew Clausen, Lennert Buytenhek |
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| Developer(s) | Various |
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| Written in | C |
| Operating system | Linux, GNU Hurd |
| Type | Partition editor |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later |
GNU Parted is a special computer program. It helps you manage the storage space on your computer's hard disk. Think of your hard disk as a big closet. GNU Parted lets you divide this closet into different sections, called partitions.
This program is free to use and was created by Andrew Clausen and Lennert Buytenhek. It's really helpful for things like:
- Making space for a new operating system (like Windows or Linux).
- Organizing how your hard disk is used.
- Moving data between different hard disks.
- Making copies of your entire disk.
GNU Parted has two main parts. One is a set of tools called libparted. The other is a way to use these tools by typing commands, called parted. Currently, GNU Parted works on computers running Linux and GNU Hurd operating systems.
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How to Use GNU Parted
GNU Parted is a powerful tool for managing your computer's storage. It lets you create, delete, and change the size of partitions on your hard drive. This is like drawing lines on your hard drive to separate different areas for different uses.
Using Text Commands
Some ways to use GNU Parted involve typing commands. These are called "text-based" ways because you interact with the program using text.
- nparted is a text-based tool that uses a special library called Newt.
- There are also projects to create tools that work with ncurses. This would let you use GNU Parted even on Windows computers.
- fatresize is another command-line tool. It helps you change the size of FAT16 and FAT32 partitions without losing your data. It uses the GNU Parted tools to do this.
Using Pictures and Buttons
Many people prefer to use programs with a graphical interface. This means you click on buttons and see pictures instead of typing commands. These are called "graphical front-ends."
- GParted is a popular graphical program that uses the GNU Parted tools. It's designed to work well with the GNOME desktop environment. Many special "live CD" versions of Linux include GParted. This makes it easy to manage partitions before installing an operating system.
- KDE Partition Manager is another graphical program. It used to rely on GNU Parted tools. However, in a newer version (version 4.0), it started using different tools.
- QtParted was another graphical program that used GNU Parted. But it is no longer being updated.
- Pyparted (also called python-parted) is a way to use GNU Parted with the Python programming language.
Many Linux distributions, which are different versions of the Linux operating system, come with GNU Parted already installed. Some examples include Slackware, Knoppix, sidux, SystemRescueCD, and Parted Magic.
What GNU Parted Can Do
Earlier versions of GNU Parted could also help you manage the files inside your partitions. This included creating, moving, resizing, and copying filesystems. However, this feature was removed in version 3.0 of the program. Now, it focuses mainly on creating and managing the partitions themselves.
See also
In Spanish: GNU Parted para niños
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