I've been thinking about switching to Linux to learn more and customize my laptop. Are there any user-friendly Linux distributions that can run programs like Minecraft (with mods), Adobe applications, Fusion 360, and Microsoft Office (specifically Word and PowerPoint)? I'm okay with using browser versions if needed and might do a dual boot with Windows if certain apps don't run on Linux. My laptop has an i5 1135G7 processor, 8GB of RAM, and an Intel integrated GPU. It would be great if the distro comes with drivers pre-installed, but I'm open to installing them myself. Also, I have a Logitech mouse, so compatibility with that would be nice. Thanks in advance!
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I'd say dual booting is a solid choice since some Adobe apps and Fusion 360 can be tricky on Linux. For a good starting point, you might want to check out Ubuntu or Mint. They are user-friendly and have a lot of community support. Plus, Logitech mice usually work great without any issues!
You might find MX Linux really helpful, especially for beginners. It has excellent documentation, and you can run it live from a USB without installing it right away. Another tool to try different distros is Ventoy—you can test multiple ones before settling on one!
As of now, the only Adobe app that's somewhat supported on Linux is Photoshop via Wine, but it's not perfect. While Linux might improve performance depending on the desktop environment you choose, battery life could vary. Just remember to explore different desktop environments to find the one that fits you best. And for your Logitech gear, take a look at the Solaar or Ratbag packages for setup.
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