I'm planning to switch my Linux distribution from Mint to CachyOS, and I'm a bit uncertain about how to handle my data during the process. I have a 1TB NVMe SSD currently in use and just added a new 2TB NVMe SSD. What's the best way to keep my data? Can I simply transfer the files I want to keep (around 800GB) to the new 2TB SSD, then reformat the 1TB SSD and install CachyOS? Or would it be better to clone my entire installation to the 2TB SSD? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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It really depends on how you want to set things up! If you're fine with just one 2TB SSD, you can install CachyOS on that and transfer your data afterward. On the other hand, if you want to keep using both SSDs, you could install CachyOS on the 1TB SSD and move your relevant files (like those in /home) to the 2TB SSD. Just make sure not to copy everything from the 1TB, since you'll end up with additional Mint stuff still present.
By the way, consider setting up a separate mount point for bigger files on the 2TB within your home directory for better management!
Thanks for the tips!