Why should I switch to Linux?

[Laggger164]

Here is the idea. I am literally a lifelong user of Windows, just recently I have tried Linux Kubuntu, Xubuntu and Ubuntu.

 

I made a bootable, portable Xubuntu USB flash drive and sometimes use it when repairing computers, although it is not the best option for that, I will make another drive seperately for that.

 

I am a Windows power user, right now using Windows 10 and I kind of like it. Is it better than Windows 7? F*CK NO! But it's newer, supports DirectX 12 and other goodies.

 

However I do need to learn Linux at some point, I will need it at college and at work when I get one. I know some basic stuff in the command line, but nowhere near everything essential.

 

I do a lot of gaming, although that could be mitigated by using a GPU Passthrough by KVM, I sometimes use Cyberlink PowerDirector and Microsoft Office. I would really like to keep the layout of Microsoft office, I don't want to learn Libre office because I often need to help others with their Microsoft Office programs and no one uses Libre office. Is there an alternative more similar to Microsoft office than libreoffice?

 

And the main question is: Is there really a reason I should switch to Linux as my main OS if I use so many Windows only programs?

[Droidbot]

issue you got here is that you can learn linux in windows

i'm not kidding - if you're running Windows 10 you can install Ubuntu and the Bash shell - take a look https://www.howtogeek.com/249966/how-to-install-and-use-the-linux-bash-shell-on-windows-10/

[Laggger164]

2 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

issue you got here is that you can learn linux in windows

i'm not kidding - if you're running Windows 10 you can install Ubuntu and the Bash shell - take a look https://www.howtogeek.com/249966/how-to-install-and-use-the-linux-bash-shell-on-windows-10/

U w0t m8? I didn't know that! That's so cool!

 

If anyone recommends something different I will be glad to hear it!

[Mooshi]

Unless you absolutely are required to use Linux or are serious in switching platforms, it's a bit pointless. It's kinda like learning French and never having an opportunity to use it in conversation.

 

Linux has WINE, but not all programs translate to 100% as they would natively. If you're an artist, little things like getting pen pressure to work is a nightmare if your program is Windows only. Gamers also will have their library cut.

 

Then there are drivers and lack of manufacturer support for video drivers like there is on Windows. The Linux community is good at supplementing support, but it's still something to consider.

 

Edit: yes, you can kinda install within Windows, but you're still using Windows and to me this defeats the purpose of using Linux lol

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

7 minutes ago, Laggger164 said:

And the main question is: Is there really a reason I should switch to Linux as my main OS if I use so many Windows only programs?

I didnt read your all of your post its too long

if you dont have a choice then you dont have a choice.

9 minutes ago, Laggger164 said:

I often need to help others with their Microsoft Office programs and no one uses Libre office

You like MS Office then you have to use windows or mac. There is nothing similar because MS is a big, IP rich, publicly listed corporation that buys up or sues competition. The closest would be google drive and google's cloud platform and plugins. Do you get paid to help people? I have a shitty laptop for MS related work and if i need something more powerful i make sure someone else provides it and they usually do.

 

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

2 minutes ago, Laggger164 said:

U w0t m8? I didn't know that! That's so cool!

please strip yourself of your self-proclaimed windows power user status until you learn powershell.

[Jade]

19 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

please strip yourself of your self-proclaimed windows power user status until you learn powershell.

Stop with the elitist ego. Powershell is in no way required to be a power user on Windows.

[manikyath]

33 minutes ago, Laggger164 said:

Is there really a reason I should switch to Linux as my main OS

the short: NO.

 

your main OS is a choice you make on your own, and honestly linux really isnt there yet as a desktop OS. 

19 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

please strip yourself of your self-proclaimed windows power user status until you learn powershell.

powershell is one of the few reasons i want to switch to linux on my desktop *at some point*

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, Jade said:

Stop with the elitist ego. Powershell is in no way required to be a power user on Windows.

powershell is amazingly powerful.. it is just also amazingly overcomplicated.

[Jade]

Just now, manikyath said:

powershell is amazingly powerful.. it is just also amazingly overcomplicated.

I understand it's powerful - I use it. It's still absolutely stupid to claim it's a necessity to be a Windows poweruser. 

[manikyath]

Just now, Jade said:

I understand it's powerful - I use it. It's still absolutely stupid to claim it's a necessity to be a Windows poweruser. 

depends where you draw the "power user" line really.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

19 minutes ago, Jade said:

Stop with the elitist ego. Powershell is in no way required to be a power user on Windows.

The only real requirement to call yourself a power user is to have an ego.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

18 minutes ago, Jade said:

I understand it's powerful - I use it. It's still absolutely stupid to claim it's a necessity to be a Windows poweruser. 

I think its stupid to claim to be a power user.

[MrDuffy]

Good morning,

In my opinion you shouldn't. The only benefit to switching to Linux is a more open feeling. With Windows, you are tided to the limitations of the operating system. However, with Linux you are able to configure the operating system to more or less how you require. I don't use Linux as a day to day desktop machine, I run MAC OSX and Windows 10, on a few occasions my university work has called for it. I tend to use Linux for servers. If you wish to try out Linux maybe create a virtual machine (VM), that way if it breaks you can recreate the VM.

[Ashleyyyy]

you can install virtualbox and learn linux that way...

[iBurley]

For the most part, the only way you'll enjoy the switch to Linux is if you're unhappy with what you're currently using. If you like what you're using, every little thing you have to learn will seem unnecessary and you'll get bored quickly. My suggestion, install VirtualBox and run Linux in some virtual machines, set it up as if you were going to use it for everything, fullscreen it, and keep working. See what you run into, see if any programs you need are missing, try alternatives, but still know that at any time you can close the window and be running something that you know.

[noahdvs]

If all you're interested in is learning to use Linux from the terminal, then you really should just get Linux Subsystem for Windows.

[Guest]

Do it! Don't be a p-.... coward.