So, I finally decided, after years of putting it off, to try out Linux, specifically Pop_OS. I was waiting for another SSD so it would live on its own hard drive on my computer. Today it arrives.
I first heard about it from Emily (I hope this doesn’t offend anyone, just adding for clarity in case some aren’t aware, but formerly Anthony before her transition) on Linus Tech Tips a long time ago. It seemed like an interesting OS, but being the hater of change I am (ironic that I just made a huge change dropping Reddit and love it so far), I kept telling myself, “Yeah yeah yeah, I will try Linux at some point.”
So, does anyone else using Pop_OS have any advice for setting it up that isn’t in the online docs?
I probably switched back and forth from Linux and Windows 5 or 6 times at this point, but last week decided to switch from Windows to Fedora on my home pc.
I still keep windows on my laptop because of uni, but so far I am really happy with Linux at home.
Almost everything is browser based now, and for games on Steam you can use Proton so the only things you loose are proprietary programs that insist on being only Windows and Mac compatible.
Yeah, that was another big concern for a LONG time about switching to Linux. I remember hearing about Linux years and years and years ago when basically nothing was really compatible. It’s come a long way, so now is as good a time as any to jump in.
Luckily someone else posted a website to check for alternative programs, so that also helps a lot.