Are there any Windows-exclusive programs you use? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I had to test/fix something at work and I set up a Windows VM because it was a bug specific to Windows users. Once I was done, I thought, “Maybe I should keep this VM for something.” but I couldn’t think of anything that wasn’t a game (which probably wouldn’t work well in a VM anyway) or some super specific enterprise software I don’t really use.

I also am more familiar with the Apple ecosystem than the Microsoft one so maybe I’m just oblivious to what’s out there. Does anyone out there dual boot or use a VM for a non-game, non-niche industry Windows exclusive program?

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[-] owatnext@lemmy.world 22 points 8 months ago

The only thing I need on Windows is the Adobe suite for my uni graphic design stuff. I could use GIMP, darktable, Krita, etc, but my lectures teach us how things work on the Adobe suite. I use FOSS when it is for personal stuff though.

[-] ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world 17 points 8 months ago

Adobe CS is the industry standard in some fields. You should absolutely learn them if you’re in school for that.

[-] InfiniWheel@lemmy.one 9 points 8 months ago

The FOSS equivalents sadly aren't quite up to par with Adobe for professional work yet.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 4 points 8 months ago

We keep saying that but part of me wonders if it is a skill issue

[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 5 points 8 months ago

It's very clunky. I could see you jumping through 10 different hoops to get it half right. Maybe in the future adobe ports it over or there's a good open source competitor

[-] Deckweiss@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

https://github.com/Gictorbit/photoshopCClinux

I have been using this on linux during my studies. But there are also newer versions "packaged" by other people on github.

I'm sure the rest of the adobe suit can be installed in the same way with some tinkering.

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