I finally added Linux mint to my desktop as a dual boot setup.

Regretfully, I still need to use Windows for some key art programs (if anyone knows how to get the latest version of Clip Studio Paint/Zbrush working lmk. I might just pirate them and see if that works better.)

The first thing I noticed is how much better the UI is. I didn't realize how invasive windows 10 was, even after I stripped Cortana/ads out. I had no idea that windows 10 was so fat and bloated until I had something better to compare it to. Now it hurts to go back.

When I'm using Linux I feel like I did when I was a kid again. My computer feels like my computer, and I have all these free tools at my fingertips. I feel relaxed and no longer bombarded by constant tooltips and notifications that treat me like I'm computer illiterate.

Blender works fantastically in it, my tablet drivers took a minute to install, but they work better than on windows.

I am now looking into switching all of my devices to Linux/Linux Dual Boot. I have a pixel4a that I'd like to switch over (what is a good rec for this?). I also have an HP spectre & a surface 6 I want to switch to, but I am VERY NERVOUS about this because IDK how well Linux handles 2in1's.

I know I'm gushing a lot, but Linux is good ok??

  • TheCaconym [any]
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    3 years ago

    if anyone knows how to get the latest version of Clip Studio Paint/Zbrush working lmk

    Try wine. The wine appdb for the former suggests you'll need to install vcrun2010 (winetricks vcrun2010). The procedure for the latter is a bit more involved but nothing too complex.

    Alternatively, you might consider spinning up a small windows VM in seamless mode (also, enable 3D acceleration) just for those two apps.