Hey everyone! After watching a PewDiePie video, I'm really interested in diving into the world of Linux. As a complete beginner, I'm currently debating between two popular options: Linux Mint and Ubuntu. I'd love to hear your thoughts on which one might be better for someone just starting out, or if you have any other suggestions!
Additionally, I have a bit of a predicament. Most of my team works with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, and I need to know if there's any way I can run Adobe software on Linux since I sometimes need to access Adobe files for video editing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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I’d recommend Mint or Ubuntu as good starting points. They both are beginner-friendly and have plenty of community support. Just keep in mind, if you start, be ready to do some reading and learning—this is really important for making the jump to Linux!
Reading up is definitely key. The more you know, the easier it'll be!
Unfortunately, Adobe apps are pretty much locked out from Linux. If you’re looking for substitutes, check out Davinci Resolve or Kdenlive for video editing. However, if Adobe is your main tool, you’ll be better off staying on Windows or Mac—at least for work purposes.
If you've got to collaborate with others who use Adobe, switching won't be easy.
You're likely gonna have a hard time running modern Adobe apps on Linux. I think you should consider sticking with what you’re currently using unless you find a solid alternative that fits your workflow. But if you’re curious, just grab an old laptop and give it a shot!
I think I’ll take that advice and just dual boot for now.
If Adobe is crucial for your work, you might want to rethink switching to Linux. Otherwise, setting up a virtual machine is a good way to experiment with Linux while keeping your main Adobe setup intact. You could also do dual-booting if you have the space.
Why say ‘PC’ instead of just ‘Windows’? Just curious!
Honestly, if you need Adobe, sticking with Windows or Mac might be the best route. But if you find an old laptop or desktop to install Linux on, you can test out different distros without risking your workflow. Just remember to back everything up first!
Great idea! I think that’s exactly what I’ll do.
From what I've gathered, Adobe software doesn't run on Linux at all. You could try alternatives like Krita or GIMP. If you really need Adobe, consider running a virtual machine, but just be warned that it can be resource-heavy, especially for something like After Effects.
Just keep in mind, running a Windows VM might need a hefty amount of RAM to work smoothly.
Dual booting is a solid option—I do that myself!
Make sure to really back up your data before doing any installations!