Hey everyone! I've been diving into Linux over the past couple of weeks and I'm super excited to give it a shot today by dual booting Nobara alongside Windows. I've always stuck with Windows and I'm pretty confident when things go wrong there, but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed about switching to Linux. Are there any essential tips or things that guides usually miss that I should keep in mind? Just trying to prepare myself for this new adventure, so any advice would be appreciated!
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Honestly, the best learning happens when you back things up and then try things out—just experiment! If something breaks, you'll learn a ton from fixing it or even reinstalling!
Take it easy! You might mess up a few times before finding your groove—it's all part of the process. Just remember to back up everything, because things can go wrong unexpectedly. And honestly, don’t stress too much; it’s about having fun and learning from your mistakes!
Definitely have backups ready! You should always plan that you might accidentally overwrite or mess up your Windows install while tinkering with Linux, even if you think you won’t. Better safe than sorry!
Good luck! A tip: When you're partitioning, be extra careful to avoid data loss. Also, if you ever decide to move entirely to Linux, know that you can increase a partition's size later if there’s spare unallocated space available. But keep in mind that some Windows apps won’t work in Linux without tools like Wine. Just a heads up!
Check out the migration page for tons of tips! Here’s a hint: limit your root usage, avoid installing from random sources, and confirm checksums on your ISOs. These small steps can save you headaches later!
You can always resize partitions, but remember to shrink them only while unmounted to avoid issues. And yes, many Windows applications will require some workarounds or won't run at all in Linux, so plan accordingly!