=20

> -----Original Message-----
> From: port-hpcmips-owner@NetBSD.org=20
> [mailto:port-hpcmips-owner@NetBSD.org] On Behalf Of S Dobson
> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 7:57 AM
> To: 'Marco'
> Cc: port-hpcmips@NetBSD.org
> Subject: RE: root
>=20
> So am I correct in thinking that /usr doesn't have to be a=20
> partition, but can be simply a directory within /?

Correct.  Traditionally, /usr stored the print spooler files, mail
files, user directories, etc.  So it was customary to make /usr a
separate partition/mount point.  That's why the bare minimum binaries
are in /bin and /sbin.  You didn't want to rely on having binaries in
/usr/bin or /usr/sbin during boot, since that partition wouldn't be
mounted until later in the boot process.  Or if there was some problem
mounting it.


>=20
> And is it possible for me to change/resize and remove=20
> partitions or would I have to reinstall from scratch?

As mentioned previously, if you have a CF card or some external drive
(NFS?) you can backup to, then re-partition the drive.  Otherwise,
re-install.

If you haven't done much, it's probably quicker and easier to
re-install.