How can I resize a partition without losing data in Linux?

In Linux, the GParted tool can be used to resize partitions without data loss. GParted is a graphical disk partitioning tool that allows you to adjust partition sizes without losing any data.

Here are the steps to resize partitions using GParted:

1. Install GParted: Run the following command in the terminal to install GParted:

sudo apt-get install gparted

1. Open GParted: execute the following command in the terminal to launch GParted:

sudo gparted

1. Select the partition you want to resize: Choose the partition you want to adjust the size of in the GParted interface. Be sure to choose carefully and make sure you select the correct partition.
2. Adjust partition size: In the toolbar of the GParted interface, click on the “Resize/Move” button. Next, in the pop-up dialog box, drag the boundaries of the partition to adjust the size. The partition can be expanded or reduced as needed.
3. Apply changes: Once you have adjusted the size, click on the “Apply” button in the toolbar to apply the changes.
4. Waiting for the operation to complete: GParted will begin resizing the partition and display a progress bar. Please be patient and wait for the operation to finish.
5. Completion: Once the resizing of the partition is finished, GParted will display a success message. You can then close GParted and restart the computer in order for the resized partition to take effect.

Please remember to back up important data before making any changes to the partitions. Despite GParted being a tool for adjusting partition sizes without losing data, incorrectly performing operations could lead to data loss.