Hey everyone, I'm curious about how program installations work on Linux, specifically with Fedora Kinoite and Discover. When I try to install apps, I don't see an option to choose a different partition for the installation. Is it always required to install them on the same partition as the operating system? Does this differ if I'm not using Flatpak for the downloads?
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Generally, programs tend to install themselves on the partition where your OS is located. That's how most package managers and installation tools operate. If you're looking for flexibility, particularly for software you compile from source, you can choose where to install it. But yeah, usually, apps will go where the OS directs them.
Typically, it’s best to let programs install where they're meant to—this can help with stability and compatibility. You're not likely to encounter major issues, but it could lead to complications if you try to run programs from an unrelated partition.
They usually install where they need to, which can be frustrating. Just remember that downloading and installing are different things! If you compile something from source, you've got some control over where it goes, but that's more advanced stuff.
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