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I'm considering installing Linux on my laptop but I'm unsure if I should start with a virtual machine first. My main use cases are gaming and coding, so I want to make sure it's the right fit.

What are the pros and cons of using Linux for someone like me? Would starting with VirtualBox be a good idea before going all in?

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[โ€“] simon574@feddit.org 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

The downside is, you will be spending a lot of time customizing your Linux and fixing problems. This can be very rewarding and a great learning experience but it also takes time and effort. If you want to spend less time with your computer and more time talking to people offline or enjoying nature, installing Linux can be a bad idea.

[โ€“] brown_guy@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I spend 10 hours on my laptop screen and usually hangout with my old friends for 2-3 hours. All because I just passed out of high school and my uni will start in sep

So time isn't an issue at all. However finding the exact articles or videos for the exact problem would be hard

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[โ€“] mybuttnolie@sopuli.xyz 0 points 1 week ago

If your hardware is supported and you find a distro that plays well with it, there are no cons

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