[nightsky]

Given the large size of hdd ie. ata160gb. fast changing tech specs, I need updated info regarding, space allocation, drive labels ie hda or sda:

1)
/boot = ? /swap= ? / =? /usr =? /home =? /temp=?

2)
PC ide 1 & 2 is one slot w/ linux counter parts hda & hdb master/slave hdc & hdd

Now because my mobo ide 1 &2 are ata33 and ide3 & 4 are ata66 my hard drives are
on ide 3 & 4 hde & hdf, hdg & hdh. ide3 is hde win98 (master) hdf (slave is empty)
ide4 is hdg linux (master), hdh (slave is empty).
Is this correct?

3) Is ATA, SATA HPT366 considered sdX or hdX?

4) Regard my partition layout, once I have installed the os do I have to mount my partitions manually every time I boot up?

Do I have to designate partition for software programs? When I create a usr, do I have manually mount /home to create usr account?

Please suggest appropriate size I should make the different partitions based on their function?
I am trying to install slackware12. Thanks