Filesystem/Partitions for new Linux system

[Anthony Alex]

I was wondering if I could get advise,  to plan out  a new linux server installation. Although it is going to be for home use for now,  I would like to follow the right methods if possible from the start, just as if I was setting it up in a business environment. 
 
I may be using Debian.
 
Questions that come up are as follows :
 
What are the recommended partitions one would use ?  and what size ? 
 
I know  in the past (few years ago) I have ran into issues with LBA,  do I need to worry about this anymore ? 
 
This system that I am using is a P3 500mhz, 40gb hard disk, 256mb ram.
 
I would like to reserve 5 gb for MSwindows. I will be using Linux boot manager.
 
TIA,
 
AA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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