> In order to format it you need to do a: > su > mkfs.ext3 /dev/hda3 > next you need to mount it somewhere and copy your home over: > mkdir /crap > mount /dev/hda3 /crap > cp -R /home /crap This will copy "home" directory itself. So when you later mount hda3, you will get "home/home". Maybe use a wildcard (assuming no hidden files in /home/ top level itself). Or use rsync with trailing slash for source, like: rsync -a /home/ /crap ## need slash after home Or use cpio: cd /home && find . | cpio -pm /crap (Or use tar.) > umount /crap > rmdir /crap > next you need to edit your /etc/fstab. Email that out if you need help > with that. Jeremy C. Reed technical support & remote administration http://www.pugetsoundtechnology.com/ --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss