I'm a second-year electrical engineering student thinking about switching from Windows 11 to a Linux distribution. I'm feeling frustrated with Windows 11 due to its bloatware, especially OneDrive, and my concerns about Microsoft's affiliations with politicians I don't support. The sluggishness of the file browser in Windows is also a major annoyance for me, and I've always had a soft spot for open-source software, which seems to get a lot of love from the computer science crowd.
That said, I have some significant concerns. I play a lot of games, particularly DayZ, Counter-Strike, and Civilization. I don't want Linux to create compatibility issues or performance drops for these games. Additionally, I'm worried that the software I rely on for my classes might not work on Linux. My laptop is a Victus Gaming Laptop 16-r0073cl, and I've heard from a fellow student that they had trouble installing programs on Linux. Can anyone share insights on whether my worries are valid or suggest a suitable Linux version?
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Hey there! I've been gaming on Linux for a while now, especially Counter-Strike—runs great! You can check out game compatibility on ProtonDB. As for your school software, it might be best to look into what you need and see if there's a Linux version available. If you're ready to dive into Linux, I suggest trying EndeavourOS. It's user-friendly, basically plug-and-play, and built on Arch Linux. It has a package manager called yay that makes installing software a breeze. Just type 'yay' into the terminal weekly, and you're set!
Honestly, if you’re having doubts about switching, it might not be the right time for you to make that leap. If you're really attached to certain software for your courses, that could cause issues if they don’t run on Linux. Maybe consider dual-booting for a while?
That's actually a great idea! I might just dual-boot to ease into it without losing access to all my necessary programs.