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Im happy to see that even PC Gamer is seeing why Linux is a good choice.

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[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 1 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Professional use is a whole different story, and I left it out because the previous message was getting a bit too long. 😃

If your work relies on a specific piece of Windows software, Linux probably won’t be good enough. Even if you can use that application through Wine or Proton, the work environment usually requires every feature to work perfectly. If it’s something that can run on a browser, you have options. Many people just need basic office applications, and in that context, Linux has been a viable option for many years already.

Many people also require specific functionality, but don’t really care which application actually provides it as long as the job gets done well enough. If that’s the case, Linux can usually provide an alternative.