I've been a lifelong Windows user, but the frustrations with Windows 11, especially regarding performance and privacy concerns, have pushed me to consider switching to Linux. As someone who works with video editing (using DaVinci Resolve) and photo editing (I use Photopea since Photoshop isn't running well for me), as well as gaming, I'm curious about how this transition might affect my work. I'd like to know if the differences in controls between Windows 10 and Linux could be detrimental to my workflow. I'm looking for genuine opinions from those who have experience with both operating systems, specifically regarding ease of use and any potential learning curves. I'd also appreciate suggestions for a user-friendly Linux distribution that prioritizes privacy, security, and performance, especially on an older laptop.
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DaVinci Resolve and Photopea work fine on Linux, so you should be okay there. I recommend trying Fedora for an easy setup, though it might require a bit of tinkering. Many users have reported that it runs pretty smoothly for video editing without major issues.
Just a heads up, Fedora does lack H.265 codec support which could be a drawback for some video projects.