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how much storage space does an immutable Distro need in the long run? (programming.dev)

submitted 20 hours ago by cactus_head@programming.dev to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Two years or so tried fedora Silverblue and one the main issue i run into was storage. I had 180 GB SSD at the time and it filled to 90-something in a week. Now i have a 240 GB SSD and thing of try an immutable distro but worried about the storage space.

Anyone got insight into how big an SSD do i need?

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[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

It depends on where that storage was used. Some details would be useful.

At its core, you shouldn't need to keep any previous layers than the one you're using for the OS.

You also technically don't need snapshots for anything but your personal file space.

[–] cactus_head@programming.dev 1 points 18 hours ago

It depends on where that storage was used. Some details would be useful.

the linux mint 240 SSD is free 152 GB. The SSD includes home directory(25 GB) and Swap file(17 GB)

I have an 500 GB HDD that has 20 GB important files. I plan on keeping a copy on the 240 SSD and want the immutable allow twice that sizes(40 GB).

I don't plan on playing any games but i do plan on trying out some video and photo editing, nothing too big.