Hey everyone,

I am exploring switching over to Linux but I would like to know why people switch. I have Windows 11 rn.

I dont do much code but will be doing some for school. I work remote and go to school remote. My career is not TOO technical.

What benefits caused you to switch over and what surprised you when you made the switch?

Thank you all in advanced.

  • 𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒏
    7•1 year ago

    I got tired of forced system updates and my laptop switching itself on in my backpack - purchased a used Macbook, installed Linux and never looked back. WINE has bridged the gap for running some .NET Framework (not Core) apps I used that can’t run natively under Linux.

    I was surprised with how things just “worked”, although I was admittedly prepared since I was using Linux on my HTPC for a while prior.

    My desktop still runs Win 10 LTSC though, mainly down to having racing simulation games and a gaming wheel.

    If you’re going to use your computer for coding in school, it may be best to stick to whatever they’ll be using? Just so you don’t get left behind in a session by just trying to figure out getting a required software stack installed on your machine