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Windows is a launcher for games, there is no other use for this system (correction: it still runs some specialized professional software that is too expensive t
by atemerev 2y ago
Windows is a launcher for games, there is no other use for this system (correction: it still runs some specialized professional software that is too expensive to port). And now, even most of the games work on Linux too.
- Ylpertnodi 2y agoI have lots of windows (mainly music) software that I need, let alone outright purchased, and isn't available on Linux.
- atemerev 2y agoIt is usually available on Macs. Of course, there is still some specialized software for Windows, e.g. many CADs. But all these things are now marginal. If you are a software engineer and use Windows for your work, you are now a minority.
- herbst 2y agoI got into music production again recently. To my surprise most recommended new software is either Linux native or properly ported. See reaper for example. Many years ago music on Linux was hard, and years behind. Software was limited and the audio driver situation was a mess. But now you get professional software directly in the package manager and choose between several very reliable sound systems and even use the far majority of VST Plugins.
- rekoil 2y agoI was looking to move to Linux for my gaming PC, just about pulled the plug when Respawn decided that all cheaters in Apex Legends were supposedly using Linux and decided to block Linux users from playing...