So I have a situation. I really want to switch to Linux as my main gaming/production OS but need the Adobe suite as I am a graphic designer. Adobe is the golden standard for this industry (and likely to always be) so while Gimp and Inkscape might work, they are not feasible for my career. I also know that there will be situations where games just don’t run well or at all on Linux.

Dualbooting works but is not really worth it for me as I would have to stop what I’m doing and restart my PC. I heard that you can set up a single GPU passthrough for games and software but it seems complicated. How difficult would that be to set up for a new user to Linux? I would consider myself a tech savvy person but I know very little about the ins and outs of Linux. I have a massive GPU (XFX RX 6900 XT) with a big support bracket that covers the second PCIE slot so buying another GPU isn’t really feasible either.

I do have an Unraid server with decent specs that I use for a hosting Minecraft servers and Jellyfin so setting up a VM on that might be a good option.

What would you guys recommend me to do?

  • PseudoSpock@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 year ago

    If you need Adobe, just don’t bother with linux on your primary work / study machine. Save linux for another system.

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      1 year ago

      As a primary Linux user, this might be the easiest answer. If there is specific software needed for work, then your work computer should serve that purpose.

      Still, if I was freelancing and it’s my computer, I certainly would look at dual-booting or just having more than one computer (could even use a KVM switch to use the same keyboard, monitors and mouse). Also if I’m using software professionally, I would also have a professional interest in open source alternatives.

      Still, this is all optional and extra. Just running Adobe is the baseline.

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      1 year ago

      Yeah, you are right. I am thinking about maybe buying a MacBook since my school I’m transferring to will require one anyway. Having that be my school and work laptop only will probably help with productivity too.

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        While this won’t work completely, with a Mac you have access to a POSIX-like (zsh) terminal. Doing stuff in terminal will help with learning Linux to the side. As long as you treat the differences as a learning opportunity rather than an irritant, you’ll be better able to switch between them.