[josephagoss]

Linux is extremely stable as a headless server. We have instances running for years with no issues.

That is where Linux's reputation for stability most likely comes from.

However as a desktop machine mainly used for media consumption I would take windows over linux any day. No doubt due to poor graphics and audio driver support.

[screye]

> Linux is extremely stable as a headless server.

No question. I love my linux VMs. They are rock solid.

> for media consumption I would take windows over linux any day. No doubt due to poor graphics and audio driver support.

This is me right now. You boiled it down to the essence of it.

[WarDores]

This. The Nvidia drivers are getting there, but they're nowhere close to Windows. Tend to mess with audio, have to restart to use a dual monitor setup (yes, I've googled). It's a real hassle for anything but a basic setup.

[saghm]

> The Nvidia drivers are getting there, but they're nowhere close to Windows...have to restart to use a dual monitor setup

I have a desktop with a discrete Nvidia card, and on Linux I'm easily able to turn on my second monitor after the system is already booted and have it be recognized. I'm super curious to hear what issues you ran into with this sort of thing, because it all works without hassle for me.

[WarDores]

The issue I'm having is that Nvidia driver 418 doesn't support my HDMI out (still haven't figured out why), but 390 has atrocious power management. So when I'm mobile, I switch to 418 (restart), and at my desk back to 390 (restart again).

[saghm]

Ah, yeah, that does sound extremely painful. I'm guessing you've already tried using noveau to see if that works better?

[mixmastamyk]

> No doubt due to poor graphics and audio driver support.

Dell Precision with Intel, Ubuntu Mate, rock solid. VLC, 4k monitor, great media tools. No telemetry and UI shenanigans.