Cool, I've been looking for an excuse to move to Linux again. I tried ubuntu years ago but it was too limited in features and capabilities to fully replace windows for my productivity needs. Time for me to dual-boot so I can start getting more practice with Linux (Probably going to go for Linux Mint this time around)
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I agree, I think if this is how windows goes forward a lot of tech people will leave their ecosystem entirely. The one thing stopping them is the convenience of windows (mostly free if you know what you are doing and most processes don't need to be thought about). A subscription based OS throws everything out the door. This gives them an unbelievable amount of control over what you see/do/store. Want to view a website for linux installation? "Nope that goes against our T&Cs, you've been banned from your OS with all your information on it".
The upside I see will be linux will start becoming easier on everyday users because the tech people switched and want the convenience
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Translation: Microsoft wants to convince me to stop using Windows.
That’s a big nope for me.
Internet goes out? I can still do some amount of work, now I need power and internet to both work to do any work at all.
Not a fan of this and I will not embrace it.
One more reason to move to Linux, then use Windows entirely for Windows development.
Speaking of it, any GUI for gdb? I like the GUI of windbg, I wonder if something similar does exist for gdb. (EDIT: found Kdbg)
Also what is the level of support for pro-audio stuff under Linux? I had some luck running my own stuff's ports on Linux, even on my RPi400 (which I use as an ARM and Linux dev tool), MIDI devices also work due to standard drivers, but I wonder if any audio interface has proper low-latency drivers. At least I could still use Krita and my graphics tablet under Linux.
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