Can I install files onto the same partition as my boot? (lemmy.world)

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I know I don't have to start this with I'm new, you can already tell lol but I just want to make sure I will not cause any problems having files on there I'm confused trying to answer this on my own, thanks for any help in advance! I deleted windows and ignorantly extended my boot partition to take up all of the space and now realize I should have separated the two just curious if it's safe to use it like this

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[-] 18107@aussie.zone 1 points 1 month ago

Tools like GParted should be able to safely reduce the size of the partition so you can add a second. (Always backup data in case)

[-] BeyondRuby@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Oh okay, I used gparted to do this I just thought making the partition smaller now would possibly ruin my boot, thank you!

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