Partitioning a new 20 gig harddrive?

[Socio]

I just got a new 20gig 7200 harddrive for extra storage space and had some questions regarding partitioning and performance.

I have a 8 gig now and at one time was running windows 95 so its partitioned in to 4 sections. I am now running Win2k pro, so do I still need to have 2gig partitions with my new 20gig HD or can I make it 4 5gig partitions or can I just have 1 20 gig partition?

Second question, This is regarding performance, If I can make it just 1 20gig partiton will it run slower as it gets filled vs 4 partions of 5gigs spliting up the data?


Thanks!

[NDC]

I would say having the hard disk partitioned would be a better choice. This way, you can have your saved data consolidated to a dedicated partition. This way, you won't have to worry about moving the data you want to keep if you ever need to format the hard disk to reinstall the OS....


Partitioning Tips (http://forums.digitalmntsnow.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24)

[Socio]

Thanks NDC

That link answered a lot of questions.