NTFS drive and Linux?

Question

linux

The system has 2 HDDs of 3 TB with NTFS. The first disk is divided into 2 partitions, and Windows 10 is installed on the first partition (60 GB). Personal files are on the second partition, and movies are on the second disk (I download from torrents). After several years of use, the system is already slowing down. You need to reinstall the OS. I want to try Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS (I have experience with Debian Server 9, 10 and Ubuntu Server 20.04). But the question arose: if I format the first partition (with Windows) and put Linux there, will I lose files on the second partition and will I be able to read / write files on the second partition and on the second HDD?

Answer 1

the ntfs driver has long been completed to normal operation in Linux.
I advise you to bite off from Windows GB ~ 20 (see the needs of the desired linux) and put it in a doublet with vin10.
in order to get used to it a bit and compare.
if that then completely climb over to Linux. and I advise you to drag the data into ext4.
I just dragged sections and transferred files. it turned out for a long time, but without additional backups.

Answer 2

In order not to lose files, you need to make backups.

Answer 3

If possible, install Linux on a separate disk. If you put on the partition where Windows be careful not to overwrite the entire disk.
Now there are no problems from under Linux with reading / writing to NTFS.