Install Win/Linux on the same device or different?

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junior2232021-03-07 18:02:55

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junior223, 2021-03-07 18:02:55

Amateur question. I am learning Linux. On the main computer Win10, which I do not plan to refuse yet.
It is possible to take a second system unit under Linux. Or put it on the same computer as a second system.
Does the second option entail any difficulties or limitations?
And the sub-question - if we stop at the second option - then whether to install a second ssd for the second OS or just split the only ssd into logical drives? Will there be any practical difference?
Thanks in advance! I apologize, once again, for an amateurish question, in principle, I understand that it is possible to work this way and that, it is important for me to understand whether I will encounter any problems in the future. Just as long as there is an opportunity to take a second machine specifically for work and training.
PS I don't want to mess around with virtual machines until there is such a need.

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Dmitry, 2021-03-07
@junior223

the simpler the better. smash it to different system units - very well and correctly (there will be no headache "where did the Windows loader go").
by partition, make a separate partition for /home , this will allow you to reinstall Linux and not think about the safety of personal data - they will be safe there, even between different distributions.

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Sergey Bulatov, 2021-03-07
@renardein

I would start by trying pen on a virtual machine anyway

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Romses Panagiotis, 2021-03-07
@romesses

If you just feel Linux, then I recommend installing WSL . This is such a subsystem in Win 10, which was developed in MS and partially performs the functions of Linux. Easier and more reliable than installing in a virtual machine.
There you can run various console programs and some services.
For example, Redis

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Glory, 2021-03-08
@besogonskiy

Clean up the drive. Install windows10, but then split the disk into 2 parts. Install debian.
During installation, debian will notice your other operating system and write it to the bootloader. As a result, when you turn on the computer, you will be able to choose what to download. If you are a backend developer, then you are on Linux. If frontend, then on Windows and dream of a MAC.