I had to test/fix something at work and I set up a Windows VM because it was a bug specific to Windows users. Once I was done, I thought, “Maybe I should keep this VM for something.” but I couldn’t think of anything that wasn’t a game (which probably wouldn’t work well in a VM anyway) or some super specific enterprise software I don’t really use.

I also am more familiar with the Apple ecosystem than the Microsoft one so maybe I’m just oblivious to what’s out there. Does anyone out there dual boot or use a VM for a non-game, non-niche industry Windows exclusive program?

  • owatnext@lemmy.world
    22·
    9 months ago

    The only thing I need on Windows is the Adobe suite for my uni graphic design stuff. I could use GIMP, darktable, Krita, etc, but my lectures teach us how things work on the Adobe suite. I use FOSS when it is for personal stuff though.

    • InfiniWheel@lemmy.one
      101·
      9 months ago

      The FOSS equivalents sadly aren’t quite up to par with Adobe for professional work yet.

      • Possibly linuxEnglish
        83·
        9 months ago

        We keep saying that but part of me wonders if it is a skill issue

        • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.ee
          61·
          9 months ago

          It’s very clunky. I could see you jumping through 10 different hoops to get it half right. Maybe in the future adobe ports it over or there’s a good open source competitor