Re:Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014)
by mnahkies on Monday November 16, 2020 @02:40AM
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I setup Debian on an old desktop for my mum a few years back, and she was able to use it happily with no issues or support from me - for the average person that just wants a web browser and some word processing it works great!
When it comes to development I find it immensely better, and found that it has also made me much more confident when I poke around on servers - no context switching between my local environment and remote.
The only thing I miss is Adobe lightroom, but I don't do so much photography these days so it's not a deal breaker
Re:Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014)
by aruggirello on Monday November 16, 2020 @12:35PM
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I've used Bibble 4/5 in the past (a decade ago!), which was cross platform and worked on Linux, and has evolved into Corel AfterShot Pro - still cross-platform and working on Linux. Maybe not as famous and powerful as Lightroom, but it's a pretty solid software.
Let me also just say that I am basically at the point where I may soon recommend a pop!_os machine to my parents (who are in their late 60's and have limited abilities on computers). Given that I'll personally be on the hook for any and all tech support, take that as a strong vote of confidence!