Looking for Guidance on Disk Partitioning for CachyOS Installation
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TechieExplorer42
Hey everyone! I'm planning to switch to Linux and I'm trying out CachyOS in a VirtualBox setup. My system specs are a bit modest with an Intel i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and about 1TB of HDD. I'm new to this, but keen on learning, especially about manual disk partitioning. I've got a 50GB storage allocation for the virtual machine, and I'm second-guessing how to partition the disk correctly during installation. What's the best way to approach this? Any tips or recommended setups?
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If you're planning to use a boot loader like GRUB, allocate around 512MB for the boot partition. You can also consider separating your home directory (/home) to make system upgrades smoother. It keeps your personal files safe during OS changes!
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You might want to stick with the default partition scheme unless you have a specific reason to change it. It usually balances everything well for most users.
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I found this great video that covers the partitioning process for Linux Mint, which should be similar for CachyOS: [Watch it here!](https://youtu.be/0gSr8YsJtd0?si=v2YPahroIkGi8Jel). It really helped clarify things for me!
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For manual partitioning, I'd recommend creating a root partition (/) in ext4 format. A safe size for that is around 200GB. If you have an SSD, it’ll improve your overall experience. Don’t forget you can also create a swap partition that matches your RAM, or use a swap file if that's more convenient. Check out the Arch Wiki for a detailed guide on partitioning!
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EagerLearner99: Thanks for the suggestion! I’m primarily looking for specific steps on manual disk partitioning, so I’ll look into that.