I've been using Bazzite for some time and I'm looking to switch to standard Fedora. Since Bazzite is a bit unconventional, I'm ready to start fresh with Fedora. I'm curious about how to manage settings and applications if I want to switch to something like Arch or Debian later on. I've seen advice suggesting that I should create a separate home partition, but I'm not entirely clear on how that works. Does it only transfer basic files like documents, or can it also carry over things like Flatpaks, AppImages, and game packages?
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Honestly, just pick one and stick with it! Distro hopping can get exhausting, especially if you're just chasing different desktop environments.
Creating a separate home partition is definitely the way to go! It keeps your personal files separate from system files. So when you install a new distro, you can format the root partition while keeping everything in your home directory intact. However, there’s no straightforward method to transfer Flatpaks or other package types between distros because they often use different formats. Most users just back up their important files to another drive and restore them on the new system.
The best advice is to pick a distro, dive deep into it, and customize everything. But yeah, switching often can lead to getting bored and wanting to try the next shiny thing! I've been through a bunch, too, like Arch, Fedora, and Debian. It’s a fun cycle until you find one that really clicks with you.
Distro hopping doesn't really have to be about switching desktop environments. If you're just looking for a change, that’s fine! But don't forget that most applications will work similarly across different desktop environments.
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