I’m having trouble understanding all the benefits of BTRFS and how they’ll apply to me.

Copy on Write and auto-compression seem like they will free up a bit of space.

What other practical benefits will I see from using BTRFS? Are there any noticeable performance benefits?

I use my computer to dual-boot. I don’t need snapshots because I have a custom script for a fresh install. I use my PC for gaming and work. I’ve got an NVMe, two SSD’s and one HDD.

Thanks in advance!

  • radiofreeval [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    For me, snapshots are the best part of BTRFS because you can easily roll back bad updates without doing a fresh install. It might not be worth reinstalling for, but there’s no reason not to on your next install.

    • Zozano@aussie.zoneOP
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      1 year ago

      I know it’s all in my head, but there’s something about a fresh install that gives me comfort.

      I do a fresh install every few months when something starts behaving funky and it’s normally faster than figuring out what’s wrong.

      Snapshots just don’t have the same appeal to me lol