Hey everyone! I've been watching a ton of Linux videos and I'm finally ready to dual boot with the aim of moving away from Windows altogether. I have some IT experience and know my way around the command line, so I'm feeling pretty confident. Here's my question: How hassle-free is it to switch between Linux distros? Is it basically starting from scratch every time? I'm planning to start with Mint because I want to get up and running quickly, but I might want to switch to Arch later for gaming and playing around with more features. If I use Mint for a couple of months, what's the best way to migrate? I'm thinking about doing a clean reinstall on my main drive while keeping my games and data on a second drive. Any thoughts on this?
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I usually prefer starting fresh with each new distro. If you want to keep your files, separating your /home could work while you install a new OS. Most distros handle gaming really well, so you'll have a good experience regardless. Just remember, Arch isn't the ultimate panacea. It's often more about choice than performance.
Setting up your /home directory on a separate partition is a smart move! When you install a new distro, make sure to use the same username and PC name to avoid any ownership issues. Just be aware that certain configuration files might cause conflicts, especially if you switch desktop environments. And of course, always back up your data and know how to restore it!
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