I am new to Linux. I have a machine with two hard drives, the first one has 80GB and the second has 120GB. I am about to format this machine and install Linux.I want to install all the main partitions (/,/boot,/usr/, etc..) on the first HD (sda) and mount the /home and /var partition on second disk (sdb). Is this possible by specifying the partitions manually (if so, how?) or is this done automatically? I am installing Ubuntu 12.04. Also, I won't do it but there is any problem to place /boot on the second HD?
Install Linux on two hard drives
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I am assuming you're installing Ubuntu Desktop with Graphical InstallIf you look at the graphical install Step #6 you will notice that one of the options in the radio buttons is:Specify partitions manually (advanced)You can select that and specify partitions as you see fit.  One suggestion: if you haven't done manual partitioning for Linux or any other OS to get someone to hold your hand while you do it the first time.  Otherwise it may take you a few tries to get this right.