With the end of Windows 10 still some time off, I've thought about switching to Linux as a possible alternative. I have about 20 computers, currently that may still be around in 4 years but aren't Windows 11 compatible.
But I do have several concerns about switching to Linux.
Drivers support? Printers, scanners and other external hardware, as well as graphics cards, USB controllers and such are things that are easy to find drivers for on Windows. I have no idea on Linux. There's no sense in having a computer that can't do computer work.
Software not available on Linux? Some of the software that is absolutely necessary for me is not available on Linux and there are no substitutes for them either. Would Windows or Android emulation be feasible on Linux?
Is it worth trying Linux? What would be the best way of going about doing it? I'm not talking about just user interfaces, but getting actual work done. Maybe get a cheap SSD and try a few Linux distributions on it on a computer and see what I can do. Then wipe it and try it on another, then another, and so on. What do you think?
I have zero experience with Linux distros, installation, etc., and am looking for any input on the subject.
But I do have several concerns about switching to Linux.
Drivers support? Printers, scanners and other external hardware, as well as graphics cards, USB controllers and such are things that are easy to find drivers for on Windows. I have no idea on Linux. There's no sense in having a computer that can't do computer work.
Software not available on Linux? Some of the software that is absolutely necessary for me is not available on Linux and there are no substitutes for them either. Would Windows or Android emulation be feasible on Linux?
Is it worth trying Linux? What would be the best way of going about doing it? I'm not talking about just user interfaces, but getting actual work done. Maybe get a cheap SSD and try a few Linux distributions on it on a computer and see what I can do. Then wipe it and try it on another, then another, and so on. What do you think?
I have zero experience with Linux distros, installation, etc., and am looking for any input on the subject.