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Reword a bit parts of #configtuning-initial, add a short note to

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explain why `/var' or `/var/tmp' may needs a lot of disk space, and
tune the description of `/usr' to remove an instance of ``Both of
which'' that seemed to be dangling from nowhere in particular.
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Thus smaller and heavier-accessed file systems
should be closer to the outside of the drive, while
larger partitions like <filename>/usr</filename> should be placed
toward the inner. It is a good idea to create
partitions in a similar order to: root, swap,
toward the inner parts of the disk. It is a good idea to create
partitions in an order similar to: root, swap,
<filename>/var</filename>, <filename>/usr</filename>.</para>
<para>The size of <filename>/var</filename>
<para>The size of the <filename>/var</filename> partition
reflects the intended machine usage.
<filename>/var</filename> is used to hold
The <filename>/var</filename> file system is used to hold
mailboxes, log files, and printer spools. Mailboxes and log
files can grow to unexpected sizes depending
on how many users exist and how long log
files are kept. Most users would never require a gigabyte,
but remember that <filename>/var/tmp</filename>
must be large enough to contain packages.
</para>
files are kept. Most users will rarely need more than about a
gigabyte of free disk space in <filename>/var</filename>.</para>
<para>The <filename>/usr</filename> partition holds much
of the files required to support the system, the &man.ports.7;
collection (recommended) and the source code (optional). Both
of which are optional at install time.
At least 2 gigabytes would be recommended for this partition.</para>
<note>
<para>There are a few times that a lot of disk space is required
in <filename>/var/tmp</filename>. When new software is installed
with &man.pkg.add.1; the packaging tools extract a temporary copy
of the packages under <filename>/var/tmp</filename>. Large
software packages, like <application>Firefox</application>,
or <application>OpenOffice</application> may be tricky to install
if there is not enough disk space
under <filename>/var/tmp</filename>.</para>
</note>
<para>The <filename>/usr</filename> partition holds many
of the files required to support the system, including the &man.ports.7;
collection (recommended) and the source code (optional). Both the
ports and the sources of the base system are optional at install
time, but we recommend at least 2 gigabytes for this
partition.</para>
<para>When selecting partition sizes, keep the space
requirements in mind. Running out of space in
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sometimes select smaller than adequate <filename>/var</filename>
and <filename>/</filename> partitions. Partition wisely and
generously.</para></note>
</sect3>
<sect3 id="swap-design">