Whats the fdisk command in linux

**sphinx1337** · 06-19-2005

Hi,
in windows I can go in command line and type in fdisk and it gives me options on formatting my hard drive and such. I was wondering if there is a command like this for linux.
help is much appreciated
Sphinx1337

**Flatline** · 06-19-2005

You could try

Code:

parted

or

Code:

qtparted

**sphinx1337** · 06-19-2005

sorry but those don't work
Sphinx1337

**Flatline** · 06-19-2005

You may have to use the full path:

Code:

/sbin/qtparted

for example. Keep in mind you have to be root in a terminal to run them. If they're not installed, you could use urpmi to install them with something like

Code:

urpmi parted

The Mandrake Control Center has an excellent graphical partitioner, by the way. The control center is in the System section of the start menu...I think it's Configure My Computer.

**bigtomrodney** · 06-19-2005

You should have fdisk in your /sbin/ directory. Type

Code:

/sbin/fdisk --help

for your options or man fdisk.

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