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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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[–] SomethingBurger@jlai.lu 79 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Depends on the program.

  • Games: Proton works well 99% of the time.
  • Office: I use LibreOffice as much as possible. At work, I use the Web version of MS Office; it doesn't have all features of the desktop version but it's good enough for my use case.
  • Media editing (music, image, video): GIMP, Krita, Kdenlive and Ardour are more than enough for my personal use.

In general, I would recommend trying the Linux alternative, and if it's not good enough, use a Windows VM or dual-boot. If you spend 90% of your time in Photoshop or any other professional software without a Linux version or feature-complete alternative, you should stay on Windows, and maybe use Linux only when you're not working.

[–] JetpackJackson@feddit.de 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I second this, OP, this is pretty much the state of it, but I do recommend trying out a Linux program called Wine, it can run some windows programs in your Linux environment. It's not always the best, but I run a circuit making program there and I only had a bit of issue once. I just wanted to mention wine since some stuff works well with it, but now I'm realizing a VM might be better if it's multiple programs lol. Oh well.

[–] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Which circuit maker?

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