changing from windows to linux
changing from windows to linux
running a virtual machine would slow down everything inside it, and using a GPU effectively isn’t ideal in my experience. Creating a disk image of your Windows setup requires reducing partitions to a minimal size first; otherwise you’ll end up with an image as large as the physical drive, leaving no room for other files. I strongly suggest using a second drive if you go this route so the VM can keep its own dedicated storage. Alternatively, you might ease into Linux by using it alongside Windows for a while, then gradually get comfortable. Once confident, you could switch over and use it proficiently—there are plenty of alternatives to install, and many work better than Windows in some cases.
the main benefit you'll receive is the setup and ongoing use of tools meant to fit the needs of people who expect more standard solutions. That's all. The only real reason I don't switch to Linux is because it's hard to find widely accepted options that actually work well. I dropped my disk and folded it up into the trash.
I understand it's frustrating, but I’m limited by the tools available. Certain 3D software can’t be fully substituted without significantly increasing my workload per project.
Wine works well for me and I enjoy using it on my laptop. Right now I’m talking about the school forum, where they disapprove of me running Linux on my own machine. Using Wine is convenient but not always dependable, similar to trying to make a chart in Word when Wine crashes.
It's accurate. The cause behind having a W10 VM on my Linux laptop is clear. VMs work well for everyday office work, but pushing them to excel remains challenging unless you're deeply involved in writing and refining your own code continuously.