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I have a Dell Vostro 3446 laptop (x64) with 500gb HDD, 4 GB RAM and Intel Core i3-4005U CPU @ 1.70GHz.

I am installing Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and no other operating system. [No Dual Boot]

I want to run java programs and c++ programs and I also want to store files like movies, music and pictures.

What should be the best partition scheme?

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  • "should"? There is no mandatory partition scheme.
    – Rinzwind
    Jan 20, 2019 at 9:16

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Where you're installing Ubuntu in single boot, you only have one storage device (HDD), you don't have any specific needs related to partitions, and I assume you're a beginner Linux user, use the default partitioning scheme to keep things simple.

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  • I concur...keep it simple. There's no need to make lots of partitions unless you intend to reinstall Ubuntu with each new version and keep your configuration settings. Personally I prefer a clean system so when I moved from 12.04 - 14.04 - 16.04 - 18.04 I just backed up my files and wiped the drive. I have just one partition for Kubuntu and one for Windows on my main SSD in dual boot. I also have a NAS with RAID 10 for main long term storage & backup on my gigabit network with UPS backup.
    – Compatico
    Jan 19, 2019 at 23:02
  • @Compatico Even if you want to reinstall it, the installer can keep your home directory intact - no need for a separate /home partition.
    – wjandrea
    Jan 19, 2019 at 23:04
  • I'm aware...but I like to keep it pure. I wipe and put in a clean system with each LTS release. I've done it so many times, I could wipe my Kubuntu partition tonight and in about half an hour I'd be up and running agin with the install and configure with my widgets and settings.
    – Compatico
    Jan 19, 2019 at 23:07
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If you want to plan ahead (for future new installs) the easiest way would be:

/
/home
/{personal_partition}

You keep /home/ as empty as can be (see .config/user-dirs.dirs on changing your directories. The 3rd partition you use for all your personal data (movies, audio, coding). It can also hold a copy of all your DEBs and widgets and other stuff you use a lot.

  • A reinstall with wiping all settings = format / and /home and mount personal_partition.
  • A reinstall and not wiping personal settings = format / and mount of /home and personal_partition.
  • A full wipe (when selling your system) = format /,/home and personal_partition.
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