I’ve always used Windows and am super comfortable with it. I have set up a dual boot with fedora but don’t use it because I have never identified a need to use it. I see a lot of windows hate, so what does Linux have that I need? What can motivate me to migrate? What is a good Linux to have for a desktop + steam?

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    1 year ago

    so what does Linux have that I need?

    That should be the other way around, no? What do you need that Linux has (and Windows doesn’t). Otherwise it’s a case of “solution in search of a problem”. You presently do not seem to have a need as you have mentioned, so ideally you should leave it at that and continue using Windows.

    What can motivate me to migrate?

    While as I implied above only you can answer that authoritatively for yourself, a few examples of what other people seem to like about Linux might help perhaps -

    • “Free as in beer”, so not having to spring for another license if you build another rig
    • “Free as in Freedom”, which matters to many but not necessarily everyone
    • Better environment for development
    • Less susceptibility to malware (not necessarily because of inherent security, but also because Linux is not targeted as much)
    • Heavily customizable, at the kernel, desktop environment, other software-level
    • Choice of software update mechanisms as well frequency of updates depending on use-case
    • Reviving of old computers where Windows would typically struggle to run
    • Community participation, though this can be a hit or a miss depending on where you hang out and who you interact with

    … and so on.

    What is a good Linux to have for a desktop + steam?

    There are many, but I generally recommend Linux Mint or Pop! OS for this use-case.