I have a low-end laptop equipped with an AMD PRO A4 CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and a 128 GB SSD along with a 500 GB HDD in a caddy. As a full-time Chartered Accountant student in India, my daily tasks mainly involve studying, which includes browsing, working with PDFs, and taking notes. However, I also occasionally need Windows-specific software like Tally and tax utility tools for freelance work.
I'm trying to decide whether I should install Windows 10, go with Linux Mint XFCE, or set up a dual boot system. I'm also considering if allocating around 40-45 GB to Linux and 70-75 GB to Windows on my 128 GB SSD is practical. Additionally, I'm curious if the performance of Linux would be affected by using 40 GB versus filling up the entire SSD. I'm looking for practical advice focused on productivity.
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You might want to allocate around 40 GB for Linux if you don't plan on installing too many programs. But since you'll need Windows for your studies, definitely think carefully about the dual boot option. Backing up your data is crucial before making any changes! Also, if your laptop has USB3 ports, you could test Linux on an external SSD without messing with your main system.
Just to clarify, CA stands for Chartered Accountant, which is similar to CPA in the US!