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submitted 3 weeks ago by brown_guy@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I'm considering installing Linux on my laptop but I'm unsure if I should start with a virtual machine first. My main use cases are gaming and coding, so I want to make sure it's the right fit.

What are the pros and cons of using Linux for someone like me? Would starting with VirtualBox be a good idea before going all in?

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[-] JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 points 3 weeks ago

Dual booting is silly. I've set it up but basically never used it. If you've never used it before set up a VM and do your coding there and see how you like it. Then maybe install it on a secondary computer and see.

Gaming is worlds better than it used to be, but can still be a bit troublesome depending on what you play. I have had zero problems but I don't play competitive online multiplayer games, which seem to be the biggest problem. Though Marvel Rivals works on Linux which is cool.

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