Overview
GParted is a graphical partition editor that uses the `parted` backend. You can manipulate partitions by viewing a visual disk map, without needing to type complex commands. It's especially useful for Linux beginners or desktop environment users, as it allows various operations such as creating disk labels (MBR/GPT), formatting partitions, resizing, copying, and pasting partitions, all handled with a mouse.
Key Features
The main features of GParted are as follows:
- Intuitive partition management through a graphical interface
- Supports both MBR and GPT partition tables
- Supports creation and formatting of various file systems (ext2/3/4, NTFS, FAT, etc.)
- Provides advanced features such as partition resizing, moving, and copying
- Offers a preview feature before applying final changes
Difference between GParted and parted
GParted and parted perform the same partition management functions, but there are significant differences in their usage environments.
- GParted: Manages partitions through a visual disk map in a GUI environment. Changes can be safely canceled until they are finally applied.
- parted: Manages partitions from the command line. Changes are applied immediately upon entering a command, making it suitable for scripts or server environments.
Key Options
GParted is primarily operated with a mouse in a graphical environment, so the options used when running it from the terminal are simple.
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Usage Examples
Learn GParted's functions through examples of running it from the terminal.
Run GParted
sudo gpartedLaunches GParted installed on the system. It requires root privileges, so use it with `sudo`.
Run GParted for a Specific Disk
sudo gparted /dev/sdbOpens the `/dev/sdb` disk directly with GParted using the `sudo gparted /dev/sdb` command.
Installation
GParted is included in the repositories of most Linux distributions. You can easily install it using the commands below.
Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install gpartedRHEL/CentOS/Fedora
sudo dnf install gpartedArch Linux
sudo pacman -S gpartedTips & Cautions
Here are some points to be aware of when using GParted.
Tips
- GParted is a GUI tool, so it requires a graphical environment like X Window System. It cannot be used in server environments.
- All partition operations are not executed until the **`Apply` button** is pressed. Therefore, even if you accidentally set up a wrong operation, you can safely cancel it.
- GParted cannot edit partitions that are mounted on the system. If you want to modify a partition used to boot the system (e.g., `/`), you must use a GParted Live CD/USB.