Do you use Linux? (1 Viewer)

[Ravenfreak]

I'm curious to see if there's anyone here on altBoards that uses Linux over Windows. Or perhaps you're like me and have Linux dual booted with Windows 11. I would make the complete switch to Linux if I could but unfortunately the old Elgato Capture Device doesn't work in Linux so I'm stuck with dual booting. Plus there are a few Sonic modding tools I use that don't work on Linux. I suppose I could try to run them in a virtual machine if I really wanted to, but dual booting is much easier IMO. I have the latest version of Ubuntu saved on an external ssd.

 

[Matthew]

My Linux usage is limited to my Steam Deck. Unfortunately, I just can't see myself jumping over to Linux permanently. I know Windows is bloated, but it is still is the best platform for gaming, and the most accessible operating system.

 

[Nomad]

I have never used a Linux, I have always been a Windows user and I have uses Mac in my workplace for few months.

 

[Henrywrites]

My Linux usage is limited to my Steam Deck. Unfortunately, I just can't see myself jumping over to Linux permanently. I know Windows is bloated, but it is still is the best platform for gaming, and the most accessible operating system.

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Windows is surely going to give you some amazing features that make your user experience as a PC user wonderful. That is the reason I've always stuck to being a Windows person most of the time.

 

[Tyler]

Yes, I used Linux and windows. The flexibility and customizability of Linux is great, but there are still applications and games that I have to use Windows to access. I have discovered that, with both the operating systems loaded, I am able to use the best out of the two.

 

[ShortieGamez]

I do use Linux. Unfortunately, my laptop, which is now 11 years old, this November, the hard drive died on me a few years ago and I only had a hard drive with small storage at the time to swap it out to. I ended up having Linux put on it and have been using Linux on that laptop since around 2019.

 

[iXanon]

I'm hoping to get a new laptop for my birthday, which I will likely either put Linux on to - or at least dual-boot it.

I really don't like Windows 11.. 🤢

 

[Smokey]

I would use Linux, if Alienware command center worked with it, but because AWCC handles stuff at the hardware level, it isn't supported by any linux kernel or distribution.

 

[Nomad]

Even though I haven't used Linux but I am interested in trying this open source. I have one old laptop which has Windows 11 but it is giving me headache, I have been often suggested to install Linux, I might try someday.