Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by r1chardnl on Thursday January 09, 2025 @07:59AM
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I tried to switch to Linux a few times over a couple of years but had a hard time switching from Windows to Linux until I found a replacement for Visual Studio (non-VSCode), which I replaced with VSCode on Linux. Aside from a few games that wouldn't work for any reason (Kernel level anticheat, WINE bugs, manually setting export env variables) it's been great. Being a tinkerer/developer I wonder whether this made it harder or easier to switch, you have more knowledge of how to fix things but the same amount of time as everyone else and if you don't depend on specific programs / workflow like using a browser you may be able make the jump to Linux easier.
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Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by abhinavk on Thursday January 09, 2025 @08:05AM
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It's a very interesting observation. IMO people who just use want to use their computer for browser and email stuff are the easiest to migrate to Linux.
Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by moffkalast on Thursday January 09, 2025 @08:24AM
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People who just use want to use their computer for browser and email stuff don't need a pc, they need a smartphone dock for a display and keyboard.
Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by dingi on Thursday January 09, 2025 @08:06AM
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Try Jetbrains Rider. I use it almost daily for work. Miles ahead compared to VSCode. There is no free version though.
Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by tacone on Thursday January 09, 2025 @08:15AM
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Rider is now free for no commercial use.
Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by Kuraj on Thursday January 09, 2025 @08:11AM
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If you're ok with running unstable, you can run and use early access builds for free, even commercially
Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by eklavya on Thursday January 09, 2025 @08:24AM
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Last I checked it wasn't true at least for Ultimate, is Rider treated differently?
Re:Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS
by Kuraj on Thursday January 09, 2025 @08:29AM
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Sorry, I wouldn't know. Rider is the only product I've used.