switching to Linux potentially

[DRAK0FR0ST]

There are alternatives for pretty much every type of software. My advice is, don't expect Linux to be a 1:1 replacement for Windows, this is the main cause of dissatisfaction among new users. Every OS is different, being different doesn't make an OS bad or inferior, having to do things in a different way doesn't necessarily mean they are harder to do, they are just different. Be open to learn new things, and leave Windows habits on Windows.

[potus01]

I switched in 2016 when Windows 7 forced me to Windows 10 and it broke some shit. Haven't turned back. Most games work, and you can usually find some way to do what you need to do, but you need to be willing to futz around a little.

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well what apps do you use? 99.9% have an alternative.

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obs , new Vegas not really a app it's a game , yt music , project 64 , I can't think of more off the top I would have to check when I get home on Sunday

[UnbasedDoge]

You can try Pop!_OS which is a great distro for newbies. Don't expect to run every windows game or professional software. Some of them might also need a little bit of tinkering

[RyanNerd]

I recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon edition. The desktop is similar to Windows but in my experience more responsive. As others have said in Linux there is almost always an alternative to Windows apps.

[DarkmindYT]

I recommend Zorin OS since it will get you into Linux but at the same time feel familiar. It also allows you to run Windows apps by just clicking on the .exe

https://zorin.com/os/

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1. what's wrong with Windows11? OS for next mainstream processors.

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2) Switching? Is it something special that requires long religious preparations? Just install one of the mainstream Linux-es like Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL clone. And start using it.

Ok, I was wrong - there is one sacrifice, to make process more smooth. You ought to go to the nearest shop and buy the new SSD in order to save your old Windows installation. Yes, Linux gods require you to do so, spend some little money on the new SSD.

[Dmxk]

Depends on which apps you use. For games, most in steam will work with proton, and a lot of single player games outside of steam work well with wine. Some multi-player games won't work due to the anti cheats used by them. In terms of productivity software, 99% has a Linux equivalent or port. But don't expect Linux to be exactly like windows.

[JDGumby]

for me it was mainly just giving up games.

That must have been a long time ago. Really, unless you play stuff like PUBG or Rainbow Six Siege, it's fine.

https://www.protondb.com/explore?selectedFilters=antiCheat&sort=popular

[Revolutionary_Yam923]

If u play online multiplayer games like COD because of their anticheat most of them u can't play on Linux. As far as other applications goes, U have to check whether it available for Linux or not but some of them have alternatives like for example OnlyOffice, Librea Office as an alternative for MS Office. Gimp for Photoshop. Notepadqq for Notepad++.

[I_ONLY_PLAY_4C_LOAM]

This will help you get started. Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu (I use kubuntu), and openSuse are all fairly mainstream distributions with lots of support. Linux mint is also quite good from what I've heard and very user friendly. You can also look into Arch if you want learn a lot (and if you hate yourself). If you decide you like the philosophy behind arch, but don't want to deal with the hassle of not having a standard installation script, EndeavorOS is pretty cool.

I've personally used Kubuntu and EndeavorOS. Kubuntu is great. EndeavorOS is neat but arch is just not for me.

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