Hey there! I'm really new to Linux—basically, I've only ever used Android, so I'm quite unexperienced. With Windows 10 set to stop receiving updates in October, I'm looking to switch to a Linux distribution that would meet my needs. My hardware, while older, includes an Intel Core i7-2600 processor, 22GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 2TB HDD. I work in graphic design and do some gaming, so I still want to use software like Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), Paint.NET (or a similar alternative), and Camtasia Studio. I might also need to run some Windows apps occasionally using Wine; if any distro has Wine built-in, that'd be great! I'm open to user-friendly options even if they don't mimic Windows too closely. Any suggestions for a distro that could suit my needs? I'm planning to dual-boot to test things out first. Thanks!
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You might want to look at the migration wiki for some helpful tips, and there are other migration suggestions out there. Just keep in mind to use root access only when absolutely necessary and be careful with third-party repositories.
Adobe apps are known to be tricky on Linux, but you can give it a shot. For a solid experience, consider Ubuntu or Fedora—both have a larger user base, so you'll find more community help. Also, check out Ventoy for testing live images of different distros without installing them permanently.
Honestly, if you're worried about troubleshooting for hours, you might want to just stick with Windows. Migrating can be challenging if you're not comfortable with tech.
That's not the advice I expected! But I’m determined to give Linux a fair shot.
If you're totally new to Linux, I'd recommend trying out Linux Mint. It's user-friendly and has a lot of support resources available. Just remember to back up your files and read through the documentation. However, keep in mind that Adobe software may not work very well on Linux.
Ugh, that's disappointing to hear. I really like how Adobe applications work, but I guess if it means avoiding Windows 11, I can adapt to some alternatives.
What's Ventoy exactly? Is it some kind of VM? I mean, I'm okay with transitioning to open-source alternatives; I'll just need to get used to their interfaces.