i don’t really have a reason to, as windows mostly just works, I’m wondering what benefits and downsides there are. will definitely dual boot at the beginning, but I’d be willing to fully move over if i like it

thanks guys :)

edit: also if there’s some recourse y’all could point me to so i can get some baseline knowledge on this stuff, that would be fantastic

  • somegeek@kbin.social
    25·
    1 year ago

    i don’t really have a reason to, as windows mostly just works

    well don’t switch then. nobody will benefit from convincing you to use linux.
    the main thing that got me into linux was the philosophy not the technicality. the philosophy of FOSS was and still is EXTREMELY amusing to me and very in line with my beliefs. so even when sometimes a FOSS system like linux is not working as good as the other proprietary alternatives (like windows), I still prefer and love the FOSS option and will put in time to make it work. I honestly think if you are not a follower of the philosophy, you won’t benefit as much from the ecosystem.

    • milkytoast@kbin.socialOP
      18·
      1 year ago

      what i meant is there’s nothing wrong with windows in terms of it working, but I’m not a huge fan of my os being controlled by a massive corporation, and i love the concept of foss

      also I’ve seen good performance gains on other computer that I’ve installed Linux on, but i don’t use those enough to say that I’ve experienced linux

      • ThesePaycheckAvenging@kbin.social
        3·
        1 year ago

        Sounds like you’re seriously considering the switch. I recommend to just continue to use the second machine, try to get everything you need to run or find suitable replacements.

        That’s what I did over about 1.5 years and eventually I felt there’s nothing missing anymore and I dared to switch my daily driver. Haven’t looked back since and it’s an awesome feeling not to have to worry about Microsoft’s newest atrocities in their next Windows version.

      • Gatsby@lemm.ee
        2·
        1 year ago

        Sounds like you’re convincing yourself brother.

        Its essentially like drinking.

        Nobody can make you stop, if you don’t have a problem you don’t necessarily need to stop, but its probably healthier to stop.

        The only one who can genuinely convince you that you have a problem is you.

    • Kinobe@kbin.social
      1·
      1 year ago

      I game a lot and while I know Linux gaming is getting near effortless, work as well uses a lot of Microsoft stuff (365) and CAD. I can’t therefore won’t daily drive linux. I have it on dualboot for my own exploration and pleasure. Do what works.