I'm considering making the switch from Windows to Linux and I work with various design applications regularly. So far, I've only found a couple of decent options like Blender and maybe Unreal Engine, but I haven't tried Unreal on Linux yet. It's frustrating that there aren't many solid CAD programs available. Plus, I find the user interface of Inkscape and GIMP lacking for professional use. It seems like companies, such as Khaos, aren't interested in supporting Linux with their software like Rhino. I'm new to Linux and would really appreciate any insights or recommendations to help me explore beyond the Windows environment.
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You could try using Affinity on Linux through Wine. It’s not perfect, but it might work for what you need. Also, for artists and illustrators, there’s Krita which runs natively on Linux and is actually fantastic! Give it a shot if you haven’t already!
As someone who's used Linux for engineering work, I find the current CAD options lacking. Personally, I use Inventor on my Windows office PC or run it on my Linux laptop using VirtualBox. For personal projects, Onshape is a solid cloud-based alternative. While I mostly use Inkscape and MATLAB on both systems for creating figures, I've found GIMP useful occasionally. The transition can be tough as Linux software often differs from what many expect based on traditional software.
Why switch from a reliable system like Windows to software that’s not as tried and tested? It could be worth reconsidering if your main tools just aren’t available on Linux.
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