Choose your operating system: Windows 10 or Ubuntu.
Choose your operating system: Windows 10 or Ubuntu.
From what I understand, the typical challenge new Linux users face is getting drivers to function correctly. How widespread is this problem, and how difficult is it to fix?
Stupsi_dupsi
03-23-2016, 05:36 AM #22It seems I misunderstood the timing of this purchase. I anticipated Windows 10 would eventually require updates. The more I consider it, the less I feel at ease with the possibility of the operating system evolving into something new after purchase, or losing control over its behavior. I once believed I needed to master the command line for Linux, but I should have explored more. I watched some Ubuntu tutorials on YouTube, and the organization there makes much more sense. I’ve only used Windows before. I tried MPV, and its video quality matches MPC-BE, my favorite player. The instructions suggest MPV supports perfect bit audio, which is important to me. I’m still puzzled about adjusting any settings. From what I understand, the typical challenge new Linux users face is getting drivers to function correctly. How widespread is this problem, and how difficult is it to fix?
Even with a free Windows license, I still suggest choosing Linux. The main reason I keep Windows is for gaming (I run a VM for that), but you mentioned you don’t use it for that. Ubuntu is an excellent option if you prefer it to install immediately, while Linux Mint is a strong alternative since it’s derived from Ubuntu. Both are compatible well and should meet your needs. I haven’t faced any problems with Linux or drivers—only a few users reported issues with wireless adapters, mainly on laptops. My netbook and my sister’s notebook handled it without trouble while running Crunchbang and Linux Mint. Just try a live image and see if it works; if it does, drivers should be fine. Good luck! -- Sycc
I've been considering Ubuntu just because of its ease. Windows 10 has too many unnecessary features I don't need, whereas a Dell machine would be better. (I've set it up twice since it was released) Unfortunately, most of my games aren't compatible with Linux, and I also couldn't get Wine or play-on-Linux to function properly...
lightninglogan
04-27-2016, 10:57 AM #25Well, with a capable CPU and the right hardware you can definitely run Windows in a VM... similar to what they did on their "virtualized gaming build," though without the paid software. I've been doing this for a long time and never looked back. Does it affect game performance? Yes. How noticeable is it? That depends on your CPU strength—I usually see a 10-20% drop in performance for the most demanding titles. But not having to restart into Windows makes it so worthwhile, I’d gladly trade more performance for that. On the flip side, Ubuntu has its own issues too... you might want to think about Linux Mint instead. Cheers! -- Sycc