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??
i mean tbh i could just have windows on one drive for bideo game and linux on another drive for everything else.
This is what I do. Windows gets the cobwebs dusted off of it about once a month.