A commonly asked question is "Is it more convenient to have one large disk partition than several smaller ones?" We do not believe that single disk partitions are the correct approach for OS/2 V2.0 workstations.
Single partitions have certain advantages. They optimize the use of available disk space because both the operating system and applications can use what they need while not leaving unused space in the respective partitions.
They are also simpler to set up. There can be logistical problems with multiple partitions, such as allocating enough space for dynamic system files such as the desktop, the SWAPPER.DAT and print spooler.
On the other hand, there are several disadvantages to the single partition approach.