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The operation of formatting a hard disk or partition is when a specific data-storage format is applied to that device; this format is the <quote>filesystem</quote>.
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When you buy a disk it is usually not formatted, and cannot yet be used for storing data. When you format the device, you will notice that the free space on it is less than the original size. This is due to the fact that some space has to be used to make the device usable; this space is occupied by the filesystem. Also, disk manufacturers often use a different standard to measure disk capacity, which results in a further discrepancy.
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What is a filesystem?
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A filesystem is a particular way of storing and organizing files on a storage device such as a hard disk, and is an important part of an operating system. Without a filesystem, accessing and storing files would be impossible.
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ext2 and ext3: these are usually found on GNU/Linux operating systems. Ubuntu uses <emphasis>ext3</emphasis> as its default filesystem.
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There are different types of filesystem. The most common are: <placeholder-1/>
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What is a Partition?
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A partition is a means of dividing the storage capacity of a device, such as a hard disk, into several parts which can then be treated as separate storage devices (<quote>logical devices</quote>).
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To retrieve free space
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To install different operating systems
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