Ubuntu can format hard drive partitions with the FAT16 file system, used by older operating systems such as Microsoft DOS and Windows 95. Some older devices may also require a hard drive partition ...

Formatting a hard drive along with the install of a new OS is the best option. The vast majority of operating system installations provide a "format" option as part of the installation process.

i am currently running a gateway select900 or some such model with a 900mhz athlon and a 30gig ibm hard drive with XP Pro. i just bought mandrake 8.1 and want to partition up the drive and run a multi ...

Formatting a hard drive is the best way to start from scratch on a geeky project. You’ll want to do it before you sell your machine, for sure, but it’s also one of the steps you take when you’re ...