I'm considering moving to Linux but still need to rely on Windows for my work. What I want to do is install Nobara on a separate partition first, test everything to make sure it works for my needs, and if all goes well, I'd like to completely remove the Windows partition. Is this something that's doable?
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Totally doable! Just make sure you have GParted live ISO on hand—it's super helpful for managing partitions.
Absolutely, you can do that! Start by shrinking your existing Windows partition and make sure you have at least 100MB of space for Nobara. When installing, create a separate EFI partition for Nobara and use BTRFS for your system files since Nobara is based on Fedora and it likely defaults to BTRFS. Once you’re confident that you don’t need Windows anymore, you can remove the Windows partitions and merge that space into your BTRFS setup—just be sure to look up the correct commands to do that!
Why not test Nobara first using a live USB? That way, you don't have to deal with partitioning right away. Once you’re sure it works for you, you could then wipe everything and do a fresh install.
Yeah, that's possible, but honestly, I’d recommend just picking up a new SSD. They're pretty affordable these days, and it'll save you a lot of hassle in the long run. It'll give you more space, too!
Just a heads up, you can't run Linux as a standalone without some OS. However, Distros like Mint are full GNU/Linux operating systems worth checking.
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