I'm planning to switch to Linux after running Ubuntu on a virtual machine for some projects. But I still need access to Microsoft Teams and the entire Office suite for work, so I can't completely ditch Windows. Ideally, I'd like to set up my system to choose between Windows and Linux at the BIOS level, but I'm not sure how to do that. Also, I'm looking for advice on which Linux shell to use since I consider myself a complete newbie. I have a Lenovo Legion Slim 5, which I'd like to keep capable for gaming. I'm leaning towards a distro that feels somewhat like Windows, maybe Fedora, but I'm open to suggestions. Any installation tips or guidance would be really appreciated!
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If you're only needing Microsoft Teams and Office, you could run Windows in a virtual machine while using Ubuntu as your main system. It can save you the hassle of dual-booting! But if you really want to dual boot, you should install Windows first, then Linux Mint, which will let you set up alongside Windows easily.
You can definitely run Microsoft Teams on Linux! Just install it from Flathub. For Office, you can run Windows in a virtual machine or check out its web version. You might also want to explore alternatives like LibreOffice or OnlyOffice if you're feeling adventurous.
Yeah, the web versions are pretty solid. Also, if gaming is a priority for you, check out Cachy OS for a better gaming experience!