I’ve been using Linux on my desktop and laptops for 10+ years, but I still have to keep Windows around for just a few very specific things every once in a while. It’s usually for things like updating firmware to devices or programming a Logitech USB receiver or something.
For example, my Headrush Pedalboard for my guitar gets periodic updates and new features. To update it you have to use their updater software (which is just a small .exe utility) with the device connected via USB. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to get this to work with Wine but with no luck. The exe runs, but won’t talk to the device. This is the same problem I have updating other random devices as well.
What did you have to boot Windows for?
If you’re used to Excel or have some specific games that are not covered with Wine it could be a good reason.
VR specifically is kind of a nightmare with older headsets. Kinda hoping Valve will do something there too.
Most of my VR games don’t seem to track my head movement ;(, but Half Life: Alyx somehow works perfectly fine.
There are still VR headsets that are supported on Linux and there is a community page with a list of games and headsets supported.
It’s not great, but it’s getting better.
oh, definitely, it‘s just not quite at the same level of windows. But I’m exited for the near future where it very well may be!
I’ve been using Linux on my desktop and laptops for 10+ years, but I still have to keep Windows around for just a few very specific things every once in a while. It’s usually for things like updating firmware to devices or programming a Logitech USB receiver or something.
For example, my Headrush Pedalboard for my guitar gets periodic updates and new features. To update it you have to use their updater software (which is just a small .exe utility) with the device connected via USB. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to get this to work with Wine but with no luck. The exe runs, but won’t talk to the device. This is the same problem I have updating other random devices as well.