I'm transitioning to Linux for gaming, but I need to dual boot with Windows due to some games' anti-cheat systems. I have 4 SSDs total and I'm thinking of dedicating 2 drives for Linux and 2 for Windows. What's the best way to set this up? Also, when I create a new game storage folder for Steam, do I select the drive for installation just like in Windows?
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In Windows, each SSD gets a drive letter, but in Linux, you'll use drive IDs and mount points instead of letters. Usually, you'll configure these in the /etc/fstab file to tell Linux where to mount each drive. It's best to keep Linux and Windows drives separate; if they share a drive, Windows might try to 'fix' things and mess up the Linux installation. You can use a Linux drive as the boot drive and manage booting from there! That way, you can easily switch between Linux and Windows as needed.
So, if I want one drive for Linux and another for game storage, is it similar to how Windows works? Like, do I just set up a folder for the games instead of choosing a drive letter?