I have been trying to use (#debian) #linux with separate partitions for /home and couple of others. However, I have been facing the problem of /var becoming full and thus blocking further updates and installations. Most of the time deleting /var/log/auth.log would help but now I have messed up and can’t startup lightdm and using it from another tty. Can you guys share some tips and tricks as to avoiding this problem? I know keeping everything in one partition is one such trick. Anything else? #linux #foss #gnu #free_software #libre_software #disk #operatingsystems
If I were in your situation I’d boot the computer from a live usb - Same procedure as when installing but selecting “Try” instead of “Install”. Then I’d back up all important data. And start from scratch.
Full reinstall with defaults. Including reformatting and having everything on one partition. Good luck!