Comment on The end of Windows 10 is approaching, so it's time to consider Linux and LibreOffice

• kepix@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  photoshop, multiplayer games, excel specific macros, 99% of the accounting programs, drivers wificard soundcards, multimonitor support that doesnt shits itself within 10 seconds…2 years ago i tried mint, ubuntu, manjaro, they all failed.

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  • the_q@lemmy.zip ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    2 years is a long time. Driver issues are few and far between these days. Multi monitor support has greatly improved as well. I can’t help you with your software requirements if you’re stuck using proprietary programs like Photoshop. I can tell you that as a professional graphic designer and illustrator the alternatives to “industry standard” software are powerful and arguably better (Inkscape) on the Linux side. It does take time and effort to retrain years of shortcuts and workflow experience, but it’s definitely doable.

    Maybe one day when you’re feeling adventurous give Linux another shot. I know for a lot of people the ethics of open source vs closed aren’t really important, but it’s still fun to see what else is out there.

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    • kepix@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      i see now. you just love to be downvoted.

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      • the_q@lemmy.zip ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Why? I thought it was a pretty reasonable reply.

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• millie@slrpnk.net ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  • Voicemeeter and Virtual Audio Cables for separate audio channels with separate volume controls, macro keys, and easily adjustable toggling between outputs (more easily adjustable and less latency than JACK)
  • Eartrumpet for easy and immediate per-program control over audio channels
  • FL Studio
  • Adobe Premiere
  • MX Ergo drivers that have full functionality including remapping and holding down mouse 4 and mouse 5 and toggleable precision mode with LED indicator
  • No sudden troubleshooting mid-way through working on projects to break my flow
  • A Windows testing environment
  • 100% compatibility with ever game I own

  There may be a few more, but these are the big ones. JACK, at the moment, just isn’t a replacement for Voicemeeter and while there are some DAWs for Linux, they’re not FL and I don’t know if they’re compatible with Guitar Rig. I’ve used OpenShot for video as well, and while it’s not terrible it isn’t really comparable.

  I’m sure that Linux is a good fit for many users. Personally, as an operating system alone if it weren’t for these issues, I’d prefer it. I’d love to be able to do what I need to do and also have a plasma, it’s much nicer. But at the moment it isn’t a real option without sacrificing things that I actually need.

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  • the_q@lemmy.zip ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Ah I see. Pipewire has made audio production a lot easier with far fewer latency issues. I know the FL Studio crowd is pretty diehard, but if you’re ever feeling adventurous there’s a lot more in the audio space now. I personally use Reaper to record my guitar through my Audient interface and have no issues. I’m not much of a beats and loops guy though so YMMV.

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    • millie@slrpnk.net ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Does it have separate audio channels and input/output controls with volume sliders and hotkeys? That would still leave a few other issues, but progress is progress and I do like to keep myself aware of the options so that I’ll know when it finally ticks all the boxes.

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      • 0xD@infosec.pub ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        I use pipewire with Ardour and Neural DSP VSTs (over wine) with zero issues on EndeavourOS. I really hadn’t expected that. Now, I generally just use this stuff to not have to buy many physical pedals so I rarely do recording, but that has worked out.

        You seem to be way more advanced than me in that regard, so I can’t say if it would work for you, but it was so much easier and better than when I tried the same thing years ago. I’d suspect that GuitarRig works as well, though I haven’t tried. I may just do so this weekend, but can’t promise.

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      • the_q@lemmy.zip ⁨9⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        I’m not sure I understand the question. Pipewire is the audio server, replacing Pulse. It does have frontends that allow routing from different devices, channels, software etc and distributions that are using Pipewire now have interface elements that allow you to control application use of audio devices. I’m not sure I answered your question at all lol.

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