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If you are not familiar with the Linux naming scheme for devices and partitions, or the concept of filesystems and mount points, read:
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`A beginner’s guide to disks and disk partitions in Linux <http://linuxbsdos.com/2014/11/08/a-beginners-guide-to-disks-and-disk-partitions-in-linux/>`_
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`Device Names in Linux <https://www.debian.org/releases/wheezy/amd64/apcs04.html.en>`_
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`Understanding the Linux File System <http://etutorials.org/Linux+systems/red+hat+linux+9+professional+secrets/Part+II+Exploring+Red+Hat+Linux/Chapter+7+Red+Hat+Linux+Basics/Understanding+the+Linux+File+System/>`_
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Dedicated /home partition
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In Linux, the ``/home`` directory is used to store user data and preferences.
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This directory contains one subdirectoy for each user account. Say your username is ``john``, your home directory is ``/home/john``, your downloads are in ``/home/john/Downloads``, your documents in ``/home/john/Documents``, your Firefox bookmarks somewhere in ``/home/john/.mozilla`` and so on...
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By giving ``/home`` its own dedicated partition, you separate the user data from the rest of the operating system.
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The advantage is that you can wipe the operating system and replace it without affecting the user data.
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When installing Linux Mint:
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