I've been using Windows 10 for quite a while, and with its end-of-life coming up in October, I'm looking to switch to Linux. I have some experience with Ubuntu and RedHat from my job, and while I'm comfortable with the terminal, my main use for my machine includes gaming along with some video editing and occasional coding. I'm considering Linux Mint because it seems user-friendly, but I have a few questions before making the jump:
1. How does it perform with Dolphin Emulator?
2. What's the go-to software for video editing since I can't use Sony Vegas?
3. What do I need to know about anti-cheat functionalities on Linux?
4. I have an Nvidia 3000 series GPU; how does it work with Linux in general?
5. Are there any significant drawbacks to choosing Linux Mint over Ubuntu? I know terminal commands are generally similar, but I've heard Canonical has made some confusing decisions lately.
6. Any recommended resources for the migration? I have four drives, and I'm aware that NTFS may not be the best option for me, so what's the typical procedure for managing this?
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1. Dolphin Emulator runs really well on Linux Mint! You shouldn't have any major issues with it.
2. For video editing, DaVinci Resolve is the best choice if you're looking for something professional. If you want a free option, Kdenlive is quite solid, and Blender also has great video composition capabilities.
3. For info on anti-cheat, check out areweanticheatyet.com—it’s super helpful!
4. Nvidia's performance on Linux has improved a lot lately, especially with the 3000 series. Just keep in mind that driver updates rely on Nvidia's timeline, while AMD and Intel have better built-in support.
5. Not really! At the end of the day, it's all Linux, and you can easily customize it to your liking based on what you're comfortable with. I’d prefer Mint over Ubuntu since it avoids some of Canonical's frustrating choices like Snaps.
Check out the migration page for a great starter on moving your files. It's crucial to only use the root account when necessary, and always verify ISO checksums after downloading to avoid issues. If you want tips beyond that, search for migrating topics in the wiki.
I personally wouldn’t recommend Mint due to how outdated some packages are. You might run into issues with newer features that could break, such as with Wayland support. Consider trying out Fedora Workstation or Arch Linux if you're okay with a bit of a learning curve.
I recently transitioned from Windows 10 to Pop!_OS, and honestly, it’s been fantastic for me. I chose it over Linux Mint mainly for the built-in Nvidia drivers and full disk encryption options at install. However, I think Mint could work well for you too, since a lot of folks have had good experiences getting Nvidia drivers running smoothly.
I agree with the suggestions for #2 with DaVinci Resolve being top-notch.
For #4, many people actually find Nvidia tends to perform better in video editing than AMD on Linux.
And regarding #5, my experience differs; I find Mint could have some drawbacks compared to Ubuntu, though they share a lot since Mint is based on Ubuntu. It might be better to go with Fedora or Arch if you're looking for something more cutting-edge.
By the way, here’s a link to a thread about distros that might be helpful: [Here's my journey with Linux](https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1j8j2ud/distros_my_journey_and_advice_for_noobs/).
Those are good points. I'm leaning toward Pop!_OS myself because of the Nvidia support.
Thanks for the insights! I didn't know Nvidia was so solid for video editing on Linux.