I'm considering moving from Windows to Linux, but I want to avoid making the transition unnecessarily difficult. I've never used a terminal before, so I'd prefer a beginner-friendly graphical system that doesn't require command-line work for everyday tasks.
I'm also wondering whether files copied from Windows to an external drive—such as documents, photos, and other personal data—will work normally on Linux. Most importantly, I need to continue using FL Studio and Wondershare Filmora. Are either of them usable on Linux through Wine or another compatibility tool, and are there any distributions that make this easier?
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FL Studio can work through Wine or tools such as Lutris, and some users report good results. Compatibility can depend on plugins, especially older 32-bit VSTs, so you should test the exact setup you use. Filmora is more uncertain and may have stability or compatibility problems. Check current compatibility reports before making Linux your only system.
Your personal files should transfer fine. Documents, images, videos, and similar data aren’t tied to Windows. Programs are different: Windows applications generally won’t run natively on Linux. An external drive formatted as exFAT is a convenient choice if you want to share it between Windows and Linux, though Linux can also read many NTFS drives.
That’s my main concern—I rely on both programs, so I’ll test them before removing Windows.