I am building a new PC. I want to run Linux and windows on separate SATA 2.5/3.5 SSD hard drives. I need windows (Winn11 Pro) for work. Linux will run all personal computing needs.

I have a horrible history with dual booting Linux and windows (grub getting murdered).

I currently plan to shut down the PC, switch power to the drives, and start up on the other OS.

Can i use a switch which only toggles power to each drive while keeping data cables attached to accomplish this? Will this be possible with windows on one drive?

Is there a smarter solution?

Example: https://www.amazon.com/Kingwin-Optimized-Controls-Provide-Longevity/dp/B00TZR3E70

Thanks!

  • El Barto
    2·
    9 months ago

    Why are you fiddling around with work equipment?!

    Did IT approve your plan?

    • untorquerOP
      2·
      9 months ago

      LMAO I’m 1/3 of the company. If IT has a problem with it I’ll just just go scream at a mirror.

      • El Barto
        2·
        9 months ago

        Why are you fiddling with work equipment?

        Are you like a founder, then?

        • untorquerOP
          1·
          9 months ago

          Why are you so concerned? No im not the founder, just one of the first employees they hired of the few we have. FWIW I’m under no obligation written or implied to approach this device as anything other than a personal pc on which i also conduct work.

          • El Barto
            2·
            9 months ago

            Sorry, I didn’t mean to come off as inquisitive or confrontational. I was just curious.

            Your last piece of context completed the whole picture.

            Best of luck!

            • untorquerOP
              2·
              9 months ago

              Cheers, doubling down on the question threw a flag XD

              • El Barto
                1·
                9 months ago

                Haha sorry, that was muscle memory, but you didn’t deserve me being a little shit. I’ll be more mindful next time! :)