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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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How do y'all deal with programs not supported on Linux? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by Alexxxolotl@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I've been seeing all these posts about Linux lately, and looking at them, I can honestly see the appeal. I'd love having so much autonomy over the OS I use, and customize it however I like, even having so many options to choose from when it comes to distros. The only thing holding me back, however, is incompatibility issues. A lot of programs I work with very often are Windows-exclusive, and alternatives supporting Linux are rare. So I guess I'm stuck with Windows, since I deem those particular programs really important.

Any advice from Linux nerds here? All constructive replies are very appreciated.

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[–] Theoriginalthon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

If you have to use a program that is windows only you have to use windows. I could move our entire company over to Linux if it wasn't for SOLIDWORKS been windows only.

Wine can be an option but I've found it very hit and miss on some of the more obscure windows only programs

In the past I've used virtual box (virtual machine) in seamless mode, so it looks just like a window in Linux. I can't remember why I stopped, I think it was down to licencing and oracle buying it.