I'm new to Linux and currently installing a distro. I have a quick question: I want to set up my operating system on an SSD but keep my non-gaming files on an HDD. Since this is my first time switching from Windows, I'm curious if I can still access my HDD after I install the OS on the SSD. I've had some bad experiences in the past that left me with expensive repair bills, so I'd really appreciate any helpful insights!
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It's totally doable! Just avoid unnecessary dual booting unless you really need it. Mount your HDD properly, and you’ll have no issues saving your media!
You can definitely do that without any problems! Just make sure everything is set up right, and you’ll be all set. Mounting drives in Linux is straightforward, so you should be good to go!
You can mount your drives however you like in Linux! Unlike Windows, which assigns letters like C: and D:, you can mount your HDD to a folder of your choice, like /home/user/hdd. Just make sure you update your fstab file so it mounts automatically on boot.
Yep, modern Linux can definitely see and access whatever drives you've got plugged in. No worries about losing access to your HDD! Just remember to mount it properly so you can find your files easily.
Absolutely, Linux can read and write to all kinds of file systems, including NTFS and exFAT. So you can access the files on your HDD without any issues after installing Linux on your SSD. I store all my media on external drives formatted this way, and it works great!
Thanks for the reassurance! I'll make sure to look into mounting properly.