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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

True, yeah. I think if I tried to fully switch over, it might slow down my workflow trying to make it work. What I should do is buy/build a new PC for work. A lot of people are suggesting a MacBook which might be good.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Alright sweet. I'll take a look at it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I agree. I built my first mini itx case for my living room PC and while I look at it now and thought it was fun, it was a headache to put together at the time. I bought a Fractal Design Ridge and if you wanted to change something, you essentially have to take the whole thing apart. I love how it looks though.

I'm a little conflicted if I like mini ITX or micro ATX better. I used a micro ATX for my media server and thought it was a little too roomy for my needs but is SO much easier to build with.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oo okay sweet! Mac OS doesn't seem too bad now.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

This is probably the best thing to do for me. I could also get an older laptop to tinker with Linux on.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I really want to find a decent laptop that I can tinker on. I have a raspberry pi laying around too. I might do that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, you are right. I am thinking about maybe buying a MacBook since my school I'm transferring to will require one anyway. Having that be my school and work laptop only will probably help with productivity too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

Well, I sort of do work on two devices for work and gaming. I have a decent windows laptop that I use at work and have my main rig for everything else.

As much as I dislike a lot about Windows, I think you are right. If I am in the graphic design industry, I will need to use Windows. Adobe will probably never port to Linux so I will always have to use it in some shape or form.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I mainly work with illustrator and Photoshop but I occasionally edit videos on Premier Pro.

Yeah, I heard Wine does not work well with Adobe products. I haven't tried it though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (3 children)

True! I am still going to college and the school I will be transferring to requires a MacBook so I have to get one anyway.

Does Mac OS have the same issues as Windows where settings change each update? That is my major annoyance with Windows.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

My main reason why I want to switch to Linux is because I am tired of Windows installing MS software and resetting some of my settings whenever it updates. It's a constant game of cat and mouse. Privacy is another issue but I have came to the realization that the only way to be private is to go off grid. Everything spies on you and it's something that will only get worse sadly.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Getting a MacBook might be a good option to be honest. I am still in college and transferring soon. The art school requires a MacBook so I would have to get one anyway. My main goal is to try steer away from Windows. I am tired of it installing MS software and resetting some settings every update. I'm not sure if Mac OS does something similar though.

 

So I have a situation. I really want to switch to Linux as my main gaming/production OS but need the Adobe suite as I am a graphic designer. Adobe is the golden standard for this industry (and likely to always be) so while Gimp and Inkscape might work, they are not feasible for my career. I also know that there will be situations where games just don't run well or at all on Linux.

Dualbooting works but is not really worth it for me as I would have to stop what I'm doing and restart my PC. I heard that you can set up a single GPU passthrough for games and software but it seems complicated. How difficult would that be to set up for a new user to Linux? I would consider myself a tech savvy person but I know very little about the ins and outs of Linux. I have a massive GPU (XFX RX 6900 XT) with a big support bracket that covers the second PCIE slot so buying another GPU isn't really feasible either.

I do have an Unraid server with decent specs that I use for a hosting Minecraft servers and Jellyfin so setting up a VM on that might be a good option.

What would you guys recommend me to do?

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