• Bloved MadmanOP
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    4 months ago

    Windows only app… Name one that is actually useful and I bet there is an alternative.

    • @TCB13
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      14 months ago

      Unless you have to collaborate with others who use said Windows only apps and you can’t afford compatibility issues.

      • Bloved MadmanOP
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        4 months ago

        Like what, what format would this be? Regardless every company I have ever worked for issue me a laptop with windows anyway, so why would the OS I choose to use on hardware I own be a factor for work? Even then, if they didn’t I don’t know of any format that I would need that would be an issue.

        • @TCB13
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          14 months ago

          Okay that’s fair, you don’t try to do any work in your Linux box and things work out. Great.

          • Bloved MadmanOP
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            4 months ago

            Not sure about your life, but I don’t count things I enjoy as “work” especially when its not work. I enjoy using Linux, I enjoy my home lab why should I need to justify it when it brings me joy? Linux works for me and my workflow, just because it doesn’t work for yours, don’t try to shit on other people.

            • @TCB13
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              14 months ago

              No no, no justification required :). It isn’t also about working or not for me. It is just that there’s a bunch of people arguing around here that Linux (desktop) is great for every use case be it work or play under any circumstance, while it isn’t.

              • Bloved MadmanOP
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                14 months ago

                I never made such a comment. Gaming, for me is a big reason why I only have windows installed on my PC (and adobe) there are games which work on Linux (either natively or with Proton) but some games I play, don’t. Theres no point in me dual booting as, let’s be honest, dual booting just adds more steps and overcomplicates things. I use Linux on my laptop as the alternatives I use (Darktable and Kdenlive) are more than good enough for when I’m on my laptop (its not exactly a powerhouse) but when I’m on my desktop I want to use Lightroom, Photoshop and DaVinci Resolve as they are more refined and fit my workflow better.

                Unraid on my server is just because its exactly what I need.