The original post: /r/linux by /u/LordNadez on 2024-03-31 03:04:48.
I have been a lifelong Windows user. I am a developer so I use a Mac for my work machine and Windows for everything else.
I have a pretty beefy machine (4090, 32gb ram etc) so I’ve always used windows since I assumed that Linux
- Is not ready for gaming yet
- isn’t optimised
- Would be a nightmare to learn, not worth it
Holy hell was I wrong. I installed Pop!_OS around 5 days ago, and in that time, I have:
- Learned far more console commands than I would have by sticking with Windows
- Borked my audio so had to re-install my OS
- Borked my steam so had to reinstall many times
- Borked Docker so had shutdown issues
But, you know something? I learned something each time since I had to diagnose it and fix it, and it gets more fun each time because its a realization of I am in complete control of my system.
That is something I never had in Windows. I am going to remain a dual booter since there is a couple games that only work in Windows annoyingly, but as of right now, I only have a 150gb partition for Linux, I will look into getting a 2tb SSD for it soon and hopefully make it my main OS.
Every time I run into a struggle, there is a solution. The community is very helpful (apart from a few people on this sub reddit lol)
Also, gaming has came a LONG way! Steam has Proton built in, so it means running Windows native games is a breeze (for the majority, at least)
So, for anybody who needs that little push to give Linux a go, go for it! You won’t regret it!