Re: What directories can be shared between multiple distributions on the same machine??

[David Fokkema <dfokkema@ileos.nl>]

On Mon, Jul 07, 2003 at 12:37:18PM +0200, Lukas Ruf wrote:
> Hallo Zhao YouBing <zhaoyb@cad.zju.edu.cn> [2003-07-07 12:31]:
> > If I want to install multiple distributions on one machine, there should 
> > be some parts that can be shared,
> > such as SWAP, /tmp(if u made it a separate partition), but
> > can we share /usr, /var? What should be done carefully to share them?
> > 
> 
> I assume: 
>  swap -- without problems
>  usr  -- I wouldn't since all distros make use of slightly different
>          configurations
>  etc  -- dito
>  home -- yes
>  var  -- with a lot of care due to "usr"-problematic
>  dev  -- depends on the various kernels, i.e. devfs <-> legacy devs
> 
> In general: 
>  - where OS/distro-dependend stuff is in, rather not
>  - user's data like home of course
>  
> What do the other think?

Basically, I agree with you. /home, /tmp and swap. Nothing more. You run
the risk of either breaking or polluting different distros.

David