I'm really fed up with both Windows and iOS and I'm looking to buy my first personal laptop. I want to avoid those companies that I see as capitalistic. However, I don't have much experience with PCs; the most I've done is crack Clip Studio Paint with a tutorial video. The problem is, I need Adobe programs for school and I've heard it's pretty much impossible to run them on Linux, even with cracks. I know dual booting is an option, and I've seen discussions about it, but I got a bit lost in the details. It also sounds a little risky. Can anyone provide some suggestions? I'd really appreciate any help!
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Honestly, if you don’t want anything to do with Windows, you might want to think about macOS, especially if you need Adobe for school. But if you're really against using it, then I'd suggest just using Windows until you finish up your classes. You could play around with Linux on a cheap or older laptop in the meantime and get a feel for it without the stress of relying on it for school.
Totally agree! Learning Linux first on a secondary device seems like the best way to go.
Step 1: Understand that Adobe isn’t everything—there are great open-source alternatives like GIMP or DaVinci Resolve. Step 2: Go with Linux Mint for a smooth entry into the Linux world—it’s user-friendly. Step 3: If you're keen on switching, dual boot for now while you adapt, and check out some tutorials on YouTube!
Absolutely! GIMP is great, but don't forget to check out online resources for tutorials!
Step 4: Be ready to learn! It's a bit of a learning curve, but totally worth it in the end.
You're right about the Adobe situation—it's a tough hill to climb. Sure, you could run Windows apps on Linux with tools like Wine or through a VM, but at your current skill level, that might be a hassle. If you're determined to try, check out this GitHub link for Windows apps support on Linux: Fmstrat/winapps. Just be prepared; it's a bit technical, especially with terminal commands and setting up a virtual machine. Also, performance might take a hit, especially if you have a dedicated GPU, so take that into account!
Exactly. For now, focus on getting familiar with Linux first, then tackle the Adobe compatibility issues if you really need them.
Yeah, your best bet might be sticking with Windows for school and learning Linux on a separate machine or through a VM.
Dual booting can be a good option! It sounds riskier than it is. Just ensure you back everything up, especially your important files. When setting things up, create bootable USBs for both Windows and Linux. Most Linux distros have user-friendly installation guides. If you're not into tinkering a lot, look into immutable OSs like Fedora Silverblue or Ubuntu Core; they can give you a stable experience without much hassle.
True, as long as you're careful with your partitions, dual booting is pretty straightforward!
Right! Just make sure you have enough unallocated space before partitioning. I've switched distros without losing my files multiple times, so it's definitely doable.
Definitely! Distro-hop on an older device while keeping your main machine for schoolwork.