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Dual-Boot – Partitioning Question by 82daniel in c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

[-] 82daniel@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

That's how I tested different distros, by running them from USB drives. I think it's time for me to actually have it installed. But yeah, as others have commented, it is a bit "dangerous" to dual-boot my only laptop I use for work.

What were you ahead on the curve of in hating? by 82daniel in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

Dual-Boot – Partitioning Question by 82daniel in c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

[-] 82daniel@lemmy.ml 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

LOL "suddenlycaralho" is brilliant. Joined, pending approval.

Dual-Boot – Partitioning Question by 82daniel in c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

[-] 82daniel@lemmy.ml 1 points 12 hours ago

Yeah, not at 16GB of RAM. Thanks

Dual-Boot – Partitioning Question by 82daniel in c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

[-] 82daniel@lemmy.ml 2 points 12 hours ago

That makes sense. I am seriously thinking about it. Thanks

Dual-Boot – Partitioning Question by 82daniel in c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

[-] 82daniel@lemmy.ml 2 points 15 hours ago

Thanks a lot!

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Dual-Boot – Partitioning Question (lemmy.ml)

submitted 15 hours ago by 82daniel@lemmy.ml to c/linuxmint@lemmy.ml

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Hello hello!

I’m new to Linux and, after bingeing a fair share of videos, I’ve decided to kick things off with Linux Mint (coming from Windows 11).

Since I work 12-13 hours a day on my only laptop, I’d like to start with a dual-boot setup before fully committing to the switch.

Here’s the catch: I only have 90 GB of free space on my hard drive. Would it be unreasonable to allocate around 40 GB to Mint? I don’t need much in terms of software - my daily workflow is basically spreadsheets, Discord, and Zoom.

Appreciate any advice!