WR5

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[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Okay I see. Thanks for the clarification!

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So if I wanted two users for instance, then I'd have to download an extra copy of each piece of software (one per user) to be able to access (if I wanted tk store them on the drive and not on the network?)

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I'm sure they will! I appreciate it!

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Interesting. Thank you!

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

I'll add it to the list! Thank you!

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'll be stuck with Windows on my work laptop, that's not something that I will be able to change anyway. I can point out as things come up, but with industry accepted software (like SolidWorks for example) that we use daily I can't see us switching to any alternative.

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do others auto-update or are users prompted as updates become available?

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Would the programs I install while using one desktop environment not be accessible from the other desktop environment? Akin to installing software in a Windows computer and each user logging into that computer can access that software?

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Noted: avoid xorg.conf!

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

Okay that's good to know. That will come later as I get more comfortable in the environment.

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

That's why I'm wanting to make the switch now! I'm really disliking how constrained I've felt with what applications and especially subscription based services.

[–] WR5@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Okay so maybe ease myself in with dual boot, then Linux + virtual Windows, then Linux only. That seems like a good transition.

 

Hello!

I'm interested in moving my personal computer to running Linux but I'm not sure where to even begin. As background, I am a casual user and have a desktop with hardware from around 2014 running Windows. I am hoping to setup a NAS drive as a media server in the next year or so, offloading all of the files currently on the Windows desktop and have been interested in open source software such as Jellyfin. I also mostly game on an Xbox and Nintendo Switch, but have used the desktop in the past for gaming such as with an Oculus Rift Headset and some Steam games so not huge on getting games working on the computer. But, I do sometimes torrent using the computer so don't want to lose that capability (especially with upkeep for the media server).

With all of that said, I didn't know how to get started with choosing what Linux OS to use, setting it up, backing up my files to make sure I can use them with the new OS, etc. Making the switch seems to have great options for customization and "choosing a distro that works for you", but I don't know what would work for me or what will be user friendly for a beginner.

Any tips or pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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