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Alternative filesystem for dualboot Steam library

Alternative filesystem for dualboot Steam library

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kungfutyla
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06-19-2016, 06:08 PM
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Good evening. Your setup involves an upgraded SSD and a Linux installation on an external drive. You're looking to use a Linux-native filesystem for the remaining space, avoiding NTFS or exfat issues. Since the partition is on the same physical drive as your Windows partition, mounting it in WSL2 isn't possible due to Hyper-V restrictions. Consider using ext4 instead of exfat or fat32, which are compatible with Windows and easier to manage. You might also explore using a third-party filesystem like Btrfs or ZFS if you need advanced features, but ensure compatibility with your system. Let me know if you'd like more details on any option.
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06-19-2016, 06:08 PM #1

Good evening. Your setup involves an upgraded SSD and a Linux installation on an external drive. You're looking to use a Linux-native filesystem for the remaining space, avoiding NTFS or exfat issues. Since the partition is on the same physical drive as your Windows partition, mounting it in WSL2 isn't possible due to Hyper-V restrictions. Consider using ext4 instead of exfat or fat32, which are compatible with Windows and easier to manage. You might also explore using a third-party filesystem like Btrfs or ZFS if you need advanced features, but ensure compatibility with your system. Let me know if you'd like more details on any option.

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Basilecool
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06-20-2016, 10:44 PM
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For accessing the drive on both Windows and Linux, consider using NTFS. On NixOS, you can enable ntfs-3g by following the provided link: https://nixos.wiki/wiki/NTFS
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06-20-2016, 10:44 PM #2

For accessing the drive on both Windows and Linux, consider using NTFS. On NixOS, you can enable ntfs-3g by following the provided link: https://nixos.wiki/wiki/NTFS

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06-28-2016, 10:40 AM
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I agree with the NTFS recommendation. I apply NTFS to all my storage devices on Linux systems. It simplifies accessing data across different operating systems or machines when required. No unnecessary complications.
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Crazy_Heaven
06-28-2016, 10:40 AM #3

I agree with the NTFS recommendation. I apply NTFS to all my storage devices on Linux systems. It simplifies accessing data across different operating systems or machines when required. No unnecessary complications.

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07-03-2016, 04:28 PM
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NTFS shouldn't interfere with Proton, should it? Keeping your Steam library—including Proton—fully inside this partition sounds ideal.
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ketman34
07-03-2016, 04:28 PM #4

NTFS shouldn't interfere with Proton, should it? Keeping your Steam library—including Proton—fully inside this partition sounds ideal.

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07-03-2016, 05:20 PM
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It seems there might be some confusion. NTFS is typically a file system, not a partition type. Linux and Windows generally support accessing partitions regardless of the file system used.
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07-03-2016, 05:20 PM #5

It seems there might be some confusion. NTFS is typically a file system, not a partition type. Linux and Windows generally support accessing partitions regardless of the file system used.

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07-10-2016, 01:01 AM
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Ensure the ntfs package is installed on Linux for smooth operation.
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07-10-2016, 01:01 AM #6

Ensure the ntfs package is installed on Linux for smooth operation.

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