I’ve been seeing all these posts about Linux lately, and looking at them, I can honestly see the appeal. I’d love having so much autonomy over the OS I use, and customize it however I like, even having so many options to choose from when it comes to distros. The only thing holding me back, however, is incompatibility issues. A lot of programs I work with very often are Windows-exclusive, and alternatives supporting Linux are rare. So I guess I’m stuck with Windows, since I deem those particular programs really important.

Any advice from Linux nerds here? All constructive replies are very appreciated.

  • AlecSadler@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    For Visual Studio Enterprise, Adobe PDF editing, native Office apps, SSMS, and RDP thin clients, I use a Windows VM.

    • niisyth@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      For occasional use of a Windows specific software, how feasible is it to keep a VM handy? Not too much of a drag or a bit of a hassle.

      Been on the edge of turning the main OS to linux on the gaming rig.

      • AlecSadler@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        8 months ago

        I have a 2TB SSD and a 1TB SSD. My Windows VM is allocated 100GB, so it really isn’t bad at all. I use VirtualBox and it starts up basically instantly.

        I just realized I have an oldish laptop with Windows on it though so I’m thinking maybe I should just remote into that instead…derp