I'm considering replacing Windows entirely with Fedora after having a very positive experience testing Fedora from a Live USB. My main hesitation is whether it will support my trading workflow.
I use MetaTrader 5 and TradingView. I'm thinking about running MT5 in a Windows 10 virtual machine because Wine support seems inconsistent, while using TradingView's Snap package on Fedora. I also use Microsoft Edge, but its Linux download page only offers a .deb package, so I'm unsure whether there's a practical way to install it on Fedora or whether I should switch to a browser such as Brave.
I'd also appreciate advice about running Windows 10 in a virtual machine now that it is out of support. The VM would only be used for MT5, not as my primary operating system. Has anyone followed a similar setup, and are there any important compatibility, security, or workflow issues I should consider before switching?
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If the main sticking points are Snap packages and .deb downloads, Ubuntu may be worth considering instead. Its GNOME-based desktop workflow is quite similar to Fedora Workstation, and Ubuntu has more direct support for the package formats and Snap setup you’re already planning to use. Either way, it’s a good idea to review general Linux migration guidance before committing to the switch.
What makes Ubuntu a better fit here than Fedora beyond the easier package support?