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In August of 2023, I wrote about my switch to Linux as a Windows-centric professional. I’ve dabbled in Linux as a daily driver in the past, but it has always ended in some form of defeat. Eventually returning to my abuser, Windows.
I think the only two areas left where Linux is still lagging behind is 3D CAD software, and maybe some aspects of the adobe suite?
In all other areas I can think of, it’s pretty damn good. For reference, the tasks and apps I use on Linux:
All of those apps are either open source or have no anti-consumer subscription features, and are what I would personally use even if I was stuck with Windows, so Linux had no real downsides for all of my specific needs.
I’m also fortunate that I had never built up any muscle memory in some proprietary app that doesn’t work natively on Linux. Soneone deep in the Adobe suite may have a harder time transitioning.