A 120GB SSD is likely sufficient for dual-booting Windows 10 and Linux, depending on your needs and storage usage.
A 120GB SSD is likely sufficient for dual-booting Windows 10 and Linux, depending on your needs and storage usage.
While traveling, I thought about getting a laptop just in case I needed to update my Garmin or find some entertainment at the hotel. I ended up buying a ThinkPad from eBay and wanted something practical for the road. I aimed for a utilitarian setup with Linux on the main drive and a dualboot option, since that’s the only computer I’ll have besides my phone. I also purchased a DVD adapter to use an existing 250GB HDD—ChrystaldiskInfo recommends it works well. I wasn’t sure if installing Windows on the older HDD and Linux on the SSD would be best, or if I should keep the DVD drive for movies. I already have a 120GB SSD that’s sitting unused. Would that amount of space be sufficient for a minimal installation of both OSes, or should I look for a larger drive?
Currently, 120 GB should accommodate both fresh Windows 10 installations (including page file, hibernation, etc.) and Ubuntu Linux, along with some applications and games. However, since operating systems might require updates in the future (unless disabled), they could grow larger, making disk space a potential constraint.
It seems sufficient. However, I advise caution since you may face similar issues as before. Program files will quickly consume available space, and Windows might keep asking you to release it because it can’t download updates. Some applications won’t install properly due to dependency problems on the C drive.