Hey everyone! It's been about four years since I last attempted to switch to Linux. I had a dual-boot setup with Mint and used it for a couple of months. I really liked it, but rebooting between operating systems was a hassle, especially for apps like Adobe that didn't work on Linux. I recently came across PewDiePie's video about this and it reminded me how much I dislike Windows. Now, I feel like I don't really use many applications that won't run on Linux anymore, so I'm gearing up to make that permanent switch.
The main applications I need to find alternatives for are Photoshop (or something similar) and Epson Easy Photo Print. For Photoshop, I think Gimp will be fine since I mostly use it for light tasks like resizing, cropping, and adding text. Is Gimp the best choice or are there better options? Also, I occasionally work with vector files, mainly exporting them as PNGs, so what's the best way to do that without Illustrator?
Regarding Epson, I've seen there are drivers available for Linux. Has anyone had experience with those? Which Linux distros are compatible? Lastly, I'd love recommendations for distros that are up to date and fairly easy to use! Thanks in advance!
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You might want to check out the migration page we have. Lots of great tips if you want to keep the move smooth! Also, just a heads up, Adobe is not supported on Linux at all. But for Gimp, it should serve you well for basic tasks! And if you need to work with vector files, Inkscape is a solid alternative to Illustrator! As for Epson Easy Photo Print, it might work with WineHQ, which has given it a silver rating for compatibility. So it's worth a shot!
Yeah, I'm in a similar boat with printing—what I really want is a good alternative for sizing and positioning since I don't necessarily need Epson Photo Print. By the way, I'm considering switching to Pop!_OS. What do you think?