I actually did it. And I have abysmal knowledge of software but Linux is so fantastic. There isn't one thing that I can't do on it if it bothers me enough.
And even the one proprietary software that I do have to use (for work, plz don't ask) and comes only on Windows, works without flaw once I configure the WINE environment properly.
Tried Debian, Manjaro, Linux Mint, MX linux and loved them all. They are all fantastic. Finally settled on Mint (I know) because it is the right balance of stable and updated for me.
Don't feel bad about the distro you land on, especially not Linux Mint. It's the #1 distro I recommend to completely new Linux users.
I use it myself for any computer that I want a #JustWorks experience on. The Cinnamon desktop environment is super stable and easy to use. And so far, Linux Mint is the only distro I know of where you truly don't have to use the terminal for anything even kernel updates/rollbacks, alternative driver installations, and major version upgrades.
The Mint team is wonderful and they've created a fantastic product.
Luanti is great, but since the topic is about switching to Linux I feel the need to point out that Minecraft Java has been running on Linux I think from the very beginning. I use prism launcher when the kids feel like playing. The setup is more complicated than using the official Linux launcher, but it is more stable.
Moved my three laptops to Ubuntu, Mint and Zorrin. A week later Iām still dealing with issues setting them up.
dunno about zorin, but what's the issues with ubuntu/mint?
And yeah, a lot of the time people will oversell the amount of progress made with linux for noobs, it's come a long way and those OSes *should* be foolproof, but tricky and unsupported hardware be tricky and unsupported.
Doesn't help that some things are massive traps, like dual graphics card when at least one of them is NVidia, removing support for existing things via early wayland adaptation, etc etc.
"But it works on my thinkpad! ā¢ļø" Well , not everyone bought a thinkpad/found one next to the trash.
Also from what Iāve found out or at least seen in quite a lot of comments is that those same people who are always saying it just works on my machine are using quite old equipment, like at least 5-10 years old if not older. Of course it works on your computerā¦
If your computer isnāt very old, you should give Fedora a try. I recommend using Ventoy to try some different live ISOs, so you donāt need to commit to installing anything without trying it first.
I sometimes do. But I'd point a gun back and say, make the penguin run this software in a way that doesn't require a power user or take a newbie three fucking weeks.
I use Linux a lot and have about ten PCs running it so far, but I literally just installed Windows 10 on a shitbox that will very rarely be online because it was my best option for the software and respecting my time. I don't work in IT. I run a small nonprofit and I used to build and upgrade/repair PCs as a side gig.
I have made laundry lists in the past of things that either you can't do with windows, or you need to regedit and hack around it. Literally basic as fuck things.
Hell, until a year or two ago, you couldn't open the location of a file from a file search, and it obscured (and still does) the full path of the file in the search pane. Not to mention how bad the search is in general.
Don't get me started on the "modern sleep" bullshit lol
No it's just to run a single proprietary software for some old hardware at my job. It won't even be connected to the Internet. After trying for a couple of hours I had it set up and working on Win 10 in about 20 mins including the windows install.
Windows 10 on a shitbox!!!! You and I have very different definitions of that - lol. The 'shitboxes' I have (two of them) find it difficult to run even Windows 7, but Linux zooms on it like a breeze.
I know the frustration though. I sometimes use cracked software - mostly for learning new stuff as a hobby (CAD programming, designing etc) and they come only on Windows, SOo....
But these days free and open source have also come up so beautifully. FreeCAD is like this whole new thing entirely, so are LibreOffice, Inkscape, GIMP, LibreCAD, Scribus, Blender (never used this one though). Using LibreOffice has made it next to impossible for me to use MSOffice. But yes I do need that one or two shitty proprietary things because, just because...
My job has some old equipment that has proprietary software that I can't get to run on Linux. It's literally the only thing I need that tower to run. It's a 2nd gen i5. It runs Windows 10 acceptablyfrom a small SSD. It won't even be connected to the internet.
TrackIR is arguably the most popular of the head tracking solutions. Tobi is close but every sim that supports head tracking sees to have trackIR.. wish I had checked for Linux support before buying
Until there is one, single distribution that the vast majority of people can install on their existing hardware, that just works, easily and conveniently, Linux will remain a relatively niche desktop OS. I think when Valve finally releases the desktop version is SteamOS, that might do the trick.
Why would you want a majority of people using the same distribution? It's much better if users are distributed relatively equally among a hand full of distributions. More options with good developers and community support is better. In case something bad happens to one, it's no problem switching to the next one over. Look at examples from the past: Ubuntu, CentOS
Why would you want a majority of people using the same distribution?
I don't, necessarily. I just think it's the only way we will ever see widespread adoption of Linux on desktops. But, maybe I'm wrong. Honestly, I hope I am. I hope through changes in the culture and more education, people will make the switch. But, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't skeptical.
People need to: (1) have capacity, like a single mother with 3 kids and commuting to work 3 jobs isn't going to switch even if it took less than a day, and (2) they need to see the value of doing so first. Lowering the entry barrier will help IMMENSELY, and then after that people are willing to put up with some slight amounts of effort so long as they know in advance it will be worthwhile.
Unfortunately a non-technical mainstream normie isn't going to know how to check their hardware first, and barely knows what software they themselves use (including the variety of plug-ins) on a daily basis, or how to know which ones they will have to give up using, and seek alternatives for.
If such alternatives exist. Like, on a mobile device (including laptops, or an Android phone/tablet), nobody has ever managed to tell me an actually usable web browser that doesn't burn up my battery in the background all day long like Firefox does - Firefox is an absolutely horrid shit app, which just so happens to be better than Chrome... barely.
And what program/app is more crucial in this modern era than a web browser? So when people see the state that the CEO of Firefox has put that FOSS program into, and the lack of anyone else (e.g. LibreWolf) making a better app - which again must be usable by non-technical mainstream normie users - then they nope right out and never bother to reconsider.
Note that the market share of people using desktops vs. a laptop or mobile where battery concerns are absolutely critical is dropping, see e.g. this article.
That issue wouldn't matter to most people. People want what works. For now, Windows works for them. They wouldn't care about community contributions, FOSS, and decentralization. If you want widespread Linux adoption, you need a robust. easy to use, and beginner friendly OS. Of course there are options like Mint and Zorin, but they still can't quite do everything Windows does.
I'm sure you're right, but the casual user hasn't got a clue about any of that. They just want to turn their PC on and have it do what they expect it to do. The moment you start telling them about the advantages of one version over another you've lost them.
Honestly, I first installed linux on a machine in like 2006 or 2007 or something. It just doesn't do what I need for my main machine and I don't need to run two computers with synergy for more monitors anymore. I have a dual-boot, but I literally never use the thing because it doesn't run Voicemeeter or VB Cables and JACK isn't really a substitute.
It would be nice if Linux ran everything I need, but I'm not about to change my entire workflow and sacrifice useful programs to save a little overhead on my operating system.
If I had the cash to spare a laptop running Linux would be a pretty nice addition. Maybe one of those old netbooks with a mouse nub if any of them managed to avoid ending up in a landfill.
I guess this is bait, but I installed LibreOffice explicitly to test compatibility recently. I was able to make the same Word document in both. I opened the LibreOffice doc in word.com and the only reason it was different was fonts. It did look fine in print preview. Excel functions and VBA both worked in simple tests. Bonus points for functioning on the 18 year old test system. If your argument is that LibreOffice looks like ass, then I agree.
Now, if you can't let Windows go because of Roblox or Apex, I can't help you. All of my Steam games work, and I have games in Epic and GOG launcher. Sometimes I have to click options and select a different proton, but that has not been an issue since upgrading from my 10 year old video card to something new.
I opened the LibreOffice doc in word.com and the only reason it was different was fonts.
Doesn't have to be! You can snag the fonts folder directly from a windows install under C:\Windows\Fonts and drop them directly into /usr/share/fonts on your linux install (and then iirc you have to either reboot or run sudo fc-cache in the terminal to rescan the directory).
You can also download them from Soulseek assuming I'm online (which I am not currently) and probably other locations (but be safe about it of course).
Now, if you can't let Windows go because of Roblox or Apex, I can't help you.
Nobody can but the companies that make it. Mostly due to kernel level anticheat (which you shouldn't install on windows either tbh). Some games like Destiny run fine but they just ban your acct for playing on linux, it isn't linux that is the problem, it's Bungie (etc).
You can snag the fonts folder directly from a windows install under C:\Windows\Fonts
You can also download them from Soulseek assuming Iām online (which I am not currently) and probably other locations (but be safe about it of course).
I don't have a problem with either of these on a personal level, and you might be fine copying the folder as long as you own the copy of Windows. Professionally, Microsoft might actually have a case that you are using their fonts outside of their agreement.
Also, unless you can get a proper license from Soulseek (or wherever) that limits your liability, you are probably in the same boat.
Just make sure that you don't mix business with a personal machine if you do this. I am not a lawyer, but I am in IT. Fonts are a source of aggressive litigation lately, so I'm only suggesting you be careful or find a proper alternative. I would treat any gray area professionally as a possible breach of terms. I think the real take-away is that unless you really need it you can do without it.
Nobody can but the companies that make it. Mostly due to kernel level anticheat (which you shouldnāt install on windows either tbh). Some games like Destiny run fine but they just ban your acct for playing on linux, it isnāt linux that is the problem, itās Bungie (etc).
I agree completely. Something something played us for fools.
Sure probably (though I wonder how you'd get caught) but if it's "for work" then imo it should be a work laptop and then likely has windows already and they won't (often) let you install linux anyway.
So professionally, if you include a document searchable online and maybe it's clear that you both made the document and use no Windows computers but somehow still included these fonts then there might be a case, but I think it would be difficult to pursue and would probably not be considered as the original intent was to put these fonts out in the wild.
Again, IDK. I'm not a lawyer and don't pay for one. My suggestion is to avoid the grey areas unless you are prepared to fight.
If you are doing word merges or something and need to have a standardized load then you are kind of locked on there. We aren't all lucky enough to have an in house team that will build a one-off app to do whatever.
Extra-stuck if it is postage or banking related.
Now, if it was a home PC, then the Windows tax is making less and less sense.
May be with your time to move your work stuff over to a used business-class machine. You can sometimes find them on the cheap at auction or whatever. My current batch was acquired for a song. If you live anywhere near Cincinnati Ohio I can get you one for extra cheap. I'd rather take the talk to DM, though.
You do, however, seem to be in the minority. The only games that don't work, for the most part, are games with kernel-level anticheat where the dev has chosen to not allow Linux to work.
Proton often runs games better than playing on native Windows.
No, those games are single-player games without anti-cheat. It's possible that Proton has issues with older Intel processors or integrated GPUs or something. The games just don't get running most of the time. Fortunately Battle Brothers still runs.
Don't ask me what the fuck is broken with it, but it is. Proton may work better on newer systems with more cores in the processor, but it certainly has some black spots in terms of retro-hardware-compatibility apparently.
I don't know exactly, because nobody wanted to help me troubleshoot the problem so I just gave up.
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rainbowbunny@slrpnk.net · 46 pts · 198d
Fine fine...
Gaspar@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 198d
That ain't Falco!
idyllic@leminal.space · 35 pts · 198d
I actually did it. And I have abysmal knowledge of software but Linux is so fantastic. There isn't one thing that I can't do on it if it bothers me enough.
And even the one proprietary software that I do have to use (for work, plz don't ask) and comes only on Windows, works without flaw once I configure the WINE environment properly.
Tried Debian, Manjaro, Linux Mint, MX linux and loved them all. They are all fantastic. Finally settled on Mint (I know) because it is the right balance of stable and updated for me.
Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml · 15 pts · 197d
Don't feel bad about the distro you land on, especially not Linux Mint. It's the #1 distro I recommend to completely new Linux users.
I use it myself for any computer that I want a #JustWorks experience on. The Cinnamon desktop environment is super stable and easy to use. And so far, Linux Mint is the only distro I know of where you truly don't have to use the terminal for anything even kernel updates/rollbacks, alternative driver installations, and major version upgrades.
The Mint team is wonderful and they've created a fantastic product.
SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world · 28 pts · 198d
i think this is how I'm getting ready to be with Minecraft vs luanti
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 10 pts · 198d
Luanti is great, but since the topic is about switching to Linux I feel the need to point out that Minecraft Java has been running on Linux I think from the very beginning. I use prism launcher when the kids feel like playing. The setup is more complicated than using the official Linux launcher, but it is more stable.
fleem@piefed.zeromedia.vip · 4 pts · 198d
do you always gotta be logging in and agreeing to terms and shit?
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 4 pts · 197d
Uhh, maybe on initial setup. I haven't played in a month or so and just launched it in two clicks.
puppycat@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 197d
I've only ever had to do it once. also I personally feel like prism launcher is a LOT easier to use than the official Minecraft launcher.
Uebercomplicated@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 198d
Omg, I'd never heard of luanti... it looks freakin awesome!! Thank you!
SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 198d
i successfully converted a Minecraft bedrock world to luanti!!!
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 19 pts · 198d
But... Club Penguin was shut down years ago! š©
QuandaleDingle@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 197d
Real. š¢
thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 197d
It was kil
And at the time I was at house eating dorito
GreenBeanMachine@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 198d
Skullgrid@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 198d
dunno about zorin, but what's the issues with ubuntu/mint?
And yeah, a lot of the time people will oversell the amount of progress made with linux for noobs, it's come a long way and those OSes *should* be foolproof, but tricky and unsupported hardware be tricky and unsupported.
Doesn't help that some things are massive traps, like dual graphics card when at least one of them is NVidia, removing support for existing things via early wayland adaptation, etc etc.
"But it works on my thinkpad! ā¢ļø" Well , not everyone bought a thinkpad/found one next to the trash.
GreenBeanMachine@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 198d
Skullgrid@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 198d
yeah, no clue. but at least someone else might know
LucidNightmare@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 pts · 197d
Also from what Iāve found out or at least seen in quite a lot of comments is that those same people who are always saying it just works on my machine are using quite old equipment, like at least 5-10 years old if not older. Of course it works on your computerā¦
BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 197d
If your computer isnāt very old, you should give Fedora a try. I recommend using Ventoy to try some different live ISOs, so you donāt need to commit to installing anything without trying it first.
FreddiesLantern@leminal.space · 12 pts · 198d
Once again I am asking you to apt-get update.
synapse1278@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 197d
Or otherwise dnf upgrade
thethunderwolf@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 197d
doingthestuff@lemy.lol · 9 pts · 198d
I sometimes do. But I'd point a gun back and say, make the penguin run this software in a way that doesn't require a power user or take a newbie three fucking weeks.
I use Linux a lot and have about ten PCs running it so far, but I literally just installed Windows 10 on a shitbox that will very rarely be online because it was my best option for the software and respecting my time. I don't work in IT. I run a small nonprofit and I used to build and upgrade/repair PCs as a side gig.
bdonvr@thelemmy.club · 16 pts · 198d
I honest to god do not think it's any harder than Windows. You're just used to the quirks and skills necessary to deal with Windows shit.
JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl · 10 pts · 198d
I have made laundry lists in the past of things that either you can't do with windows, or you need to regedit and hack around it. Literally basic as fuck things.
Hell, until a year or two ago, you couldn't open the location of a file from a file search, and it obscured (and still does) the full path of the file in the search pane. Not to mention how bad the search is in general.
Don't get me started on the "modern sleep" bullshit lol
Sonotsugipaa@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 198d
It becomes apparent if you stop using Windows for a few years, when you get on it again the quirks hit back with the power of a thousand suns
doingthestuff@lemy.lol · 1 pts · 197d
No it's just to run a single proprietary software for some old hardware at my job. It won't even be connected to the Internet. After trying for a couple of hours I had it set up and working on Win 10 in about 20 mins including the windows install.
idyllic@leminal.space · 4 pts · 198d
Windows 10 on a shitbox!!!! You and I have very different definitions of that - lol. The 'shitboxes' I have (two of them) find it difficult to run even Windows 7, but Linux zooms on it like a breeze.
I know the frustration though. I sometimes use cracked software - mostly for learning new stuff as a hobby (CAD programming, designing etc) and they come only on Windows, SOo....
But these days free and open source have also come up so beautifully. FreeCAD is like this whole new thing entirely, so are LibreOffice, Inkscape, GIMP, LibreCAD, Scribus, Blender (never used this one though). Using LibreOffice has made it next to impossible for me to use MSOffice. But yes I do need that one or two shitty proprietary things because, just because...
doingthestuff@lemy.lol · 3 pts · 197d
My job has some old equipment that has proprietary software that I can't get to run on Linux. It's literally the only thing I need that tower to run. It's a 2nd gen i5. It runs Windows 10 acceptablyfrom a small SSD. It won't even be connected to the internet.
Wooki@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 197d
Tell trackIR to release a linux client. I'm stuck with it and cant move until a Linux client is released
white_nrdy@programming.dev · 8 pts · 197d
I don't know if these would do the trick, but could be worth a shot? https://github.com/fwfa123/linuxtrackx-ir
I've never heard of TrackIR before now.
Wooki@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 196d
That's a great fork, thank you!
TrackIR is arguably the most popular of the head tracking solutions. Tobi is close but every sim that supports head tracking sees to have trackIR.. wish I had checked for Linux support before buying
BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 197d
And Tobii!
hakunawazo@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 198d
avidamoeba@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 198d
Eat your free soup.
DmMacniel@feddit.org · 4 pts · 198d
What is this, Northern Irland?
TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 198d
Until there is one, single distribution that the vast majority of people can install on their existing hardware, that just works, easily and conveniently, Linux will remain a relatively niche desktop OS. I think when Valve finally releases the desktop version is SteamOS, that might do the trick.
synapse1278@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 197d
Why would you want a majority of people using the same distribution? It's much better if users are distributed relatively equally among a hand full of distributions. More options with good developers and community support is better. In case something bad happens to one, it's no problem switching to the next one over. Look at examples from the past: Ubuntu, CentOS
TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 197d
I don't, necessarily. I just think it's the only way we will ever see widespread adoption of Linux on desktops. But, maybe I'm wrong. Honestly, I hope I am. I hope through changes in the culture and more education, people will make the switch. But, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't skeptical.
OpenStars@piefed.social · 1 pts · 197d
People need to: (1) have capacity, like a single mother with 3 kids and commuting to work 3 jobs isn't going to switch even if it took less than a day, and (2) they need to see the value of doing so first. Lowering the entry barrier will help IMMENSELY, and then after that people are willing to put up with some slight amounts of effort so long as they know in advance it will be worthwhile.
Unfortunately a non-technical mainstream normie isn't going to know how to check their hardware first, and barely knows what software they themselves use (including the variety of plug-ins) on a daily basis, or how to know which ones they will have to give up using, and seek alternatives for.
If such alternatives exist. Like, on a mobile device (including laptops, or an Android phone/tablet), nobody has ever managed to tell me an actually usable web browser that doesn't burn up my battery in the background all day long like Firefox does - Firefox is an absolutely horrid shit app, which just so happens to be better than Chrome... barely.
And what program/app is more crucial in this modern era than a web browser? So when people see the state that the CEO of Firefox has put that FOSS program into, and the lack of anyone else (e.g. LibreWolf) making a better app - which again must be usable by non-technical mainstream normie users - then they nope right out and never bother to reconsider.
Note that the market share of people using desktops vs. a laptop or mobile where battery concerns are absolutely critical is dropping, see e.g. this article.
QuandaleDingle@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 197d
That issue wouldn't matter to most people. People want what works. For now, Windows works for them. They wouldn't care about community contributions, FOSS, and decentralization. If you want widespread Linux adoption, you need a robust. easy to use, and beginner friendly OS. Of course there are options like Mint and Zorin, but they still can't quite do everything Windows does.
yermaw@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 197d
I'm sure you're right, but the casual user hasn't got a clue about any of that. They just want to turn their PC on and have it do what they expect it to do. The moment you start telling them about the advantages of one version over another you've lost them.
hzl@piefed.blahaj.zone · -9 pts · 197d
Nah I'm good.
TheSeveralJourneysOfReemus@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 197d
hzl@piefed.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 197d
Honestly, I first installed linux on a machine in like 2006 or 2007 or something. It just doesn't do what I need for my main machine and I don't need to run two computers with synergy for more monitors anymore. I have a dual-boot, but I literally never use the thing because it doesn't run Voicemeeter or VB Cables and JACK isn't really a substitute.
It would be nice if Linux ran everything I need, but I'm not about to change my entire workflow and sacrifice useful programs to save a little overhead on my operating system.
TheSeveralJourneysOfReemus@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 197d
hzl@piefed.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 197d
If I had the cash to spare a laptop running Linux would be a pretty nice addition. Maybe one of those old netbooks with a mouse nub if any of them managed to avoid ending up in a landfill.
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · -14 pts · 198d
Only if you can make Word, Excel and all my games run natively without extra steps.
linux user starts rambling about how it's supposedly super easy, then drops gun and starts crying
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 11 pts · 198d
I guess this is bait, but I installed LibreOffice explicitly to test compatibility recently. I was able to make the same Word document in both. I opened the LibreOffice doc in word.com and the only reason it was different was fonts. It did look fine in print preview. Excel functions and VBA both worked in simple tests. Bonus points for functioning on the 18 year old test system. If your argument is that LibreOffice looks like ass, then I agree.
Now, if you can't let Windows go because of Roblox or Apex, I can't help you. All of my Steam games work, and I have games in Epic and GOG launcher. Sometimes I have to click options and select a different proton, but that has not been an issue since upgrading from my 10 year old video card to something new.
ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 197d
Doesn't have to be! You can snag the fonts folder directly from a windows install under C:\Windows\Fonts and drop them directly into /usr/share/fonts on your linux install (and then iirc you have to either reboot or run
sudo fc-cachein the terminal to rescan the directory).You can also download them from Soulseek assuming I'm online (which I am not currently) and probably other locations (but be safe about it of course).
Nobody can but the companies that make it. Mostly due to kernel level anticheat (which you shouldn't install on windows either tbh). Some games like Destiny run fine but they just ban your acct for playing on linux, it isn't linux that is the problem, it's Bungie (etc).
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 3 pts · 197d
I don't have a problem with either of these on a personal level, and you might be fine copying the folder as long as you own the copy of Windows. Professionally, Microsoft might actually have a case that you are using their fonts outside of their agreement.
Also, unless you can get a proper license from Soulseek (or wherever) that limits your liability, you are probably in the same boat.
Just make sure that you don't mix business with a personal machine if you do this. I am not a lawyer, but I am in IT. Fonts are a source of aggressive litigation lately, so I'm only suggesting you be careful or find a proper alternative. I would treat any gray area professionally as a possible breach of terms. I think the real take-away is that unless you really need it you can do without it.
I agree completely. Something something played us for fools.
ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 197d
Sure probably (though I wonder how you'd get caught) but if it's "for work" then imo it should be a work laptop and then likely has windows already and they won't (often) let you install linux anyway.
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 1 pts · 197d
So professionally, if you include a document searchable online and maybe it's clear that you both made the document and use no Windows computers but somehow still included these fonts then there might be a case, but I think it would be difficult to pursue and would probably not be considered as the original intent was to put these fonts out in the wild.
Again, IDK. I'm not a lawyer and don't pay for one. My suggestion is to avoid the grey areas unless you are prepared to fight.
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 197d
Sounds good.
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 197d
Nah, I need those fonts for my job unfortunately, because we have standardized fonts and we use a program that explicitly requires Microsoft Word.
xyguy@startrek.website · 4 pts · 197d
I'm not saying you have to do it but you can get the standard Microsoft fonts on Linux, they are just an extra download.
https://itsfoss.com/install-microsoft-fonts-ubuntu/
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 194d
Oh, okay. I can't right now, but I might do so later. Is there any good way to save a comment for later on lemmy? Maybe with that star symbol?
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 1 pts · 197d
If you are doing word merges or something and need to have a standardized load then you are kind of locked on there. We aren't all lucky enough to have an in house team that will build a one-off app to do whatever.
Extra-stuck if it is postage or banking related.
Now, if it was a home PC, then the Windows tax is making less and less sense.
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 197d
Yeah, I can't wait to ditch it for linux. Although the Windows tax is not as expensive as the Apple tax. You mostly pay with your nerves...
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 194d
Well, the dual use of work and home pc kinda fucks it up for me personally.
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 1 pts · 194d
May be with your time to move your work stuff over to a used business-class machine. You can sometimes find them on the cheap at auction or whatever. My current batch was acquired for a song. If you live anywhere near Cincinnati Ohio I can get you one for extra cheap. I'd rather take the talk to DM, though.
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 194d
I live in Germany. Does DM still make any sense?
SpikesOtherDog@ani.social · 1 pts · 194d
Look, if I could get it to you for cost I would.
synapse1278@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 197d
MS Word, excel, Photoshop and Fortnite not working ? I see this as an absolute win !
imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 197d
Thing is, Ms Office can actually be run though Winboat
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 197d
I agree on the Fortnite part and don't care about Photoshop, but the other two are actually pretty good.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 4 pts · 197d
Every single game I've ever tried playing works
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 197d
Well, that's great and I'm happy for you! Obviously doesn't seem to be the same on my system though.
prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 196d
You do, however, seem to be in the minority. The only games that don't work, for the most part, are games with kernel-level anticheat where the dev has chosen to not allow Linux to work.
Proton often runs games better than playing on native Windows.
trongod_requiem0432@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 194d
No, those games are single-player games without anti-cheat. It's possible that Proton has issues with older Intel processors or integrated GPUs or something. The games just don't get running most of the time. Fortunately Battle Brothers still runs.
Don't ask me what the fuck is broken with it, but it is. Proton may work better on newer systems with more cores in the processor, but it certainly has some black spots in terms of retro-hardware-compatibility apparently.
I don't know exactly, because nobody wanted to help me troubleshoot the problem so I just gave up.