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Thinking on switching to linux (lemmy.sdf.org)

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Approaching the end of window 10 and have no plans on upgrading to 11.

I am trying to find alternatives to applications I regularly use before jumping ship (it is mostly a gaming focused pc) any suggestions?

There’s oculus software for my vr but don’t know what I’m going to do with that

Small update: probably going to do Linux mint as that appears to be the most beginner friendly

Update two: that's a lot of comments, and Thanks for all the info

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[-] foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

Recommend you Linux mint.

But preferably use LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) instead of Mint based on Ubuntu

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[-] lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network 2 points 4 months ago

What is this table from? Is it from some website?

[-] Hawke@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

80% sure it’s Google Sheets. If not it’s very very close.

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[-] NOOBMASTER@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

Just here to recommend Zorin OS, in case Mint doesn't work out.

[-] Hawke@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

What is JBL?

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[-] mr2meows@pawb.social 2 points 4 months ago

someone got oculus software to work through wine with access to hardware a while ago and they’re working on something called Oculus Ameliorated which might be simpler to get working

[-] jrgn@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Just to chime in, since a lot of people are recommending Thunderbird as an email client. I would rather check out Betterbird. It's just smoother with more bug fixes which has not been prioritized in Thunderbird.

[-] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

Or Evolution, it's pretty neat. But they didn't look for a groupware client or Outlook alternative.

[-] turnip@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

Proton mail has an email and VPN together as a package.

[-] skitazd@lemm.ee 2 points 4 months ago

Linux mint is great

[-] Kurroth@aussie.zone 1 points 4 months ago

Pico might be a good way to jump shop on VR. Not sure if you can change OS on current hardware. But next purchase you have plenty of options.

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