Optimum SSD and HDD setup on a new Linux PC
by Joydeck from LinuxQuestions.org on (#4ZKV5)
I am about to switch from Windows 7 to Linux Mint on a desktop I am yet to buy. I am looking at a 2 TB HDD and a 500 GB SSD (Samsung 860 EVO) and have a question about setup and SSD usage.
I am new to Linux and plan to install Linux OS, programs and my Homedirectory on the SSD, using around 150 GB in the one partition. Downloads, music, photos and videos will stay on HDD directories and I will direct log files to the HDD.
I understand installing the Homedirectory in a separate SSD partition or on the HDD is less favoured these days. I am keen to extend the life of the SSD and will follow SSD optimisation advice.
Is my plan reasonable?
I am new to Linux and plan to install Linux OS, programs and my Homedirectory on the SSD, using around 150 GB in the one partition. Downloads, music, photos and videos will stay on HDD directories and I will direct log files to the HDD.
I understand installing the Homedirectory in a separate SSD partition or on the HDD is less favoured these days. I am keen to extend the life of the SSD and will follow SSD optimisation advice.
Is my plan reasonable?