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I tried to switch to Linux a few times over a couple of years but had a hard time switching from Windows to Linux until I found a replacement for Visual Studio

I tried to switch to Linux a few times over a couple of years but had a hard time switching from Windows to Linux until I found a replacement for Visual Studio (non-VSCode), which I replaced with VSCode on Linux. Aside from a few games that wouldn't work for any reason (Kernel level anticheat, WINE bugs, manually setting export env variables) it's been great. Being a tinkerer/developer I wonder whether this made it harder or easier to switch, you have more knowledge of how to fix things but the same amount of time as everyone else and if you don't depend on specific programs / workflow like using a browser you may be able make the jump to Linux easier.

abhinavk 2y ago
It's a very interesting observation. IMO people who just use want to use their computer for browser and email stuff are the easiest to migrate to Linux.
- moffkalast 2y ago
  People who just use want to use their computer for browser and email stuff don't need a pc, they need a smartphone dock for a display and keyboard.
dingi 2y ago
Try Jetbrains Rider. I use it almost daily for work. Miles ahead compared to VSCode. There is no free version though.
- Kuraj 2y ago
  If you're ok with running unstable, you can run and use early access builds for free, even commercially
  - eklavya 2y ago
    Last I checked it wasn't true at least for Ultimate, is Rider treated differently?
    - Kuraj 2y ago
      Sorry, I wouldn't know. Rider is the only product I've used.
- tacone 2y ago
  Rider is now free for no commercial use.
jbosh 2y ago
The funny thing with wine is that as the market grows for Linux, more and more bugs will be fixed. I could see a tipping point where even the elusive Adobe Creative Cloud runs on Linux.