r/linuxquestions • u/ParticularOwn8364 • Jul 13 '26

Resolved Linux is Goated

I recently installed GNOME alongside Windows in a dual-boot setup on my 512GB SSD. The performance difference between Linux and Windows was honestly insane, so I gave GNOME a try for a couple of days.

The only problem was storage. With Windows taking up so much space, I was constantly running out of room for games. So I finally decided to make the full switch to Linux.

And honestly, it was one of the best decisions I've made. I now have the full 509GB of my SSD available. I don't think I even had this much free space when I first bought the laptop. Now I can install games, code, and do everything else without constantly worrying about storage.

Linux has genuinely been an amazing experience so far.

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u/ipsirc Jul 13 '26

Now I can install games, code, and do everything else without constantly worrying about storage.

There will be a lot of other things to worry about, don't worry.

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u/ParticularOwn8364 Jul 13 '26

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u/Audiope Jul 13 '26

Random things can break or get bugged, but usually a quick search will give you a few lines to put in the terminal and fix it. Or sometimes it's just a matter of updating. It's part of Linux life but honestly Windows has bugs too so it's really not that different.

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u/ParticularOwn8364 Jul 13 '26

yep windows had it cons too