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Linux Mint requires one partition to be mounted on the root ``/`` directory.
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The Linux Mint operating system (without additional software or personal data) takes roughly 15GB, so give this partition a decent size (100GB or more).
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``ext4`` is recommended. It is the most popular Linux filesystem.
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Also create a ``swap`` partition. This partition is used for hibernation and as a safety buffer in case your computer runs out of RAM. Give this partition a size equal to the amount of RAM in your computer.
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Select your timezone
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Select your keyboard layout
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Enter your user details
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Your ``name`` can be your real name, but it doesn't have to be. It is only used locally, in the screensaver and on the login screen.
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Your ``username`` is what you log in as, and your ``hostname`` is the name of your computer on the network.
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To prevent bugs only use lowercase characters, with no punctuation or accentuation.
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