Linux Partition Structure Overview
Linux Partition Structure Overview
I'm unsure about the exact space allocation for the OS, but I don't intend to rely on Linux long-term. You might replace it with Windows later, possibly using an OEM key. Yes, Ext4 files aren't compatible with FAT32 files. If you remove Linux and switch to Windows, you could lose those Ext4 files. It's your first PC build and OS installation—feel free to ask more questions!
Windows struggles to access disks formatted with ext4, or many other formats. Inserting an ext4 drive into a Windows system won’t grant you file access. Data from such a disk remains readable if copied to a compatible format like FAT32 or NTFS. Using a USB drive or backup with FAT or NTFS formatting will let you use the files properly after installing Windows.
Consider keeping the remaining disk space as "unallocated" to avoid any potential issues.
You have the option to use as much space as you need or stick with the current 30GB. You can leave the remaining area unused without any issues. If you decide to install Windows later, you can format the entire drive, including the Linux partitions. The partition size isn't crucial since a larger one can hold more files. I was just curious if you intended to allocate all that space for Windows and Linux together, which is why I asked.
Do you think you'd like to set up both Linux and Windows? If so, allocate half of the space for Linux and provide it with 8GB of swap. Leave the remaining area unused. For a more advanced setup, consider creating an additional partition for your /home directory. You won't need a separate partition for games—they'll share the same partition as the operating system, unless you choose to create the /home partition separately, which I don't suggest. When installing Windows, make sure to select a custom installation and place partitions in the unused space.
You've already watched the video and are ready to install everything. Thanks for your support—it's a big change for me. Once finished, I'll share an update and mark this as resolved.