[Ilugc] Some doubts

[Girish Venkatachalam]

On 18:29:12 Feb 15, Padhu Indianathann wrote:
> Dear LUGs,
> 
> 1. How can rename the partition? for example /home as /padhu

Don't do it. Not a good idea.

> 2. Why most of the Linux/Unix give out for the size of partitions in Block
> size or cylindrical size instead of GB or MB?

df/du -h 

is what you are looking for.

I often use df -k as well.

ls -s will give you the size in bytes in case you are interested.

> 3. chmod +s /user/k3b
>           Here 'S' denotes what?

Sticky bit.

> Please clear my doubts.
> 
> Sorry if my questions irritates anybody.
> 

No. Very few people are bold enough to ask questions and they remain
fools as a result.

Whereas if you ask a question you become wise immediately. ;)

Best,
Girish