I'm considering switching from Windows to Linux and I'm currently doing some research. I've had some experience with Linux Mint by installing it on a friend's old PC, but I'm curious about how program installations work. I've noticed that many responses about this topic say you can't choose the installation locations for applications, which makes me a bit anxious.
My setup includes three drives: a small SSD, a larger SSD, and an HDD. I want to install the OS and some select applications on the smaller SSD, put heavier games on the larger SSD, and store less frequently used files on the HDD.
I have a few specific questions: 1. Can I choose where programs get installed? 2. Can I set certain applications to install on specific drives? 3. How can I ensure a drive doesn't fill up too quickly? Also, is it difficult to move data between drives if I need to upgrade storage? Any insights, especially regarding Linux Mint, would be appreciated!
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When it comes to Steam, you can actually spread your library across different drives. For instance, you can have a fast drive for the games you're actively playing and another on a slower drive for games you don’t play as often. Generally, applications won't take up much space compared to games and media files, which are typically the bigger storage hogs.
Thanks for the info! That definitely makes switching over to Linux seem more practical.