Yes, you can load your Linux distribution from an HDD via WSL2.
Yes, you can load your Linux distribution from an HDD via WSL2.
Ensure the home directory is correctly included in the archive. The command excludes several paths, so verify that your home partition is accessible and properly referenced.
Yes, everything mounted unless specifically excluded by --exclude= will be added to the tar archive, regardless of whether it's on an internal, external, or network drive. If mounted and reachable via the filesystem, it will be included. This approach can be advantageous or problematic—consider your requirements carefully.
It seems the main thing keeping me from breaking Windows is Valorant, League of Legends, and a tool called Bulk Rename Utility. I’m not sure if this will actually be necessary, but it’s good to learn a bit.
It's a solid point. Keep expanding your knowledge. On the one hand, I'm used to UNIX systems and work with Windows. In the end, it boils down to personal choice. Both platforms have their strengths—stability and ease of use on Windows versus flexibility and power on Linux. However, integrating Linux inside Windows via WSL lets me switch to the command line quickly and efficiently. This hybrid approach gives me the best of both worlds, and with X410 I can even run Linux GUI apps on Windows if needed.