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There are different types of filesystem. The most common are:
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ext2, ext3, and ext4: these are usually found on GNU/Linux operating systems. <phrase>Kubuntu</phrase> uses <emphasis>ext4</emphasis> as its default filesystem.
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<acronym>FAT16</acronym> and <acronym>FAT32</acronym> are Microsoft Windows filesystems found on older computers. To share data between two computers, the <emphasis><acronym>FAT32</acronym></emphasis> format is a good choice.
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<acronym>NTFS</acronym> is the filesystem type used by more modern versions of Microsoft Windows.
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<acronym>HFS+</acronym> is the Mac OS X default filesystem type.
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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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Each logical device is seen by the operating system as a distinct device, and thus is treated as an independent disk.
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Partitioning a hard disk can be done for several reasons:
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To retrieve free space
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