Thunderbird customize the location of the user profile folders to allow multi boot system

[AndroidHemroid]

An invaluable feature enhancement for applications such as Thunderbird and Firefox. This would be to allow users to customize the location of their user profile folders, specifically on a shared NTFS partition accessible from both Linux and Windows versions of these applications when a dual boot system is set up on the same computer. Implementing this feature not only future-proofs the software but also enhances cross-platform usability while bolstering security measures.

Imagine a scenario where your computer offers dual and multi-boot options at startup, enabling you to switch between Windows and Linux as needed. In this setup, you maintain a separate dedicated NTFS partition designed for storing shared data and files accessible from any operating system in use. The challenge lies in efficiently sharing files and data across these diverse environments.

The beauty of this feature lies in its ability to enable all operating systems residing on the same computer to access the user profiles stored on the NTFS shared partition. Each instance of Thunderbird or Firefox, whether on Windows or Linux, can point to the shared NTFS partition for the profile location. This means that a single user profile only needs to exist on the system once, eliminating the need for redundant copies within each operating system on the same computer.

[Jon]

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