[Lanolderen]

The barrier to entry is definitely still lower for Win11. I could install it and be productive in it day 1.

My personal problems with Linux previously were

1- Things breaking seemingly randomly

2- Having to find alternatives to some of the software I use

3- Generally having to learn a new OS

4- Things like VR and games in general being a bit iffy

Now games and VR (4) seem to work very well, everything is a webapp so (2) should be better, (3) is unavoidable really but it's fine as long as (1) doesn't happen too much or at the wrong time.

I've decided to give it a shot again but we shall see if I finally manage to swap over. I've tried it multiple times with dual boot but the time investment isn't small and I'd get skill issue'd once or twice and just not boot to it anymore since I have the option of a fully set up Windows.

[vladvasiliu]

I agree with all your points, except for 1. That is largely related to the quality of the hardware, and it can bite you under Windows, too.

My HP EliteBooks G8, AMD and Intel versions, work much more reliably under Linux. The AMD will regularly lock up during sleep for some reason under Windows. Bonus points for overheating the box... This PC is more that 4 yo by now, and it's still not fixed. At least it now has a working webcam!

The Intel one had GPU issues for a good year after I bought it. It only has the integrated Intel GPU.

[w0m]

Unless you have very specific applications that require* windows; desktop linux has been a great alternative for a decade or longer I think.

> 1- Things breaking seemingly randomly

This is/has always been the kicker; especially with security updates. If you're comfortable switching; just reinstalling in place is the 99% hammer solution to get back and running imo, and isn't that bad as a last-resort.

[LorenDB]

VR is still kinda iffy if you have a Quest; it's possible to get a Quest working but definitely more difficult than most users would tolerate. I believe "normal" PCVR headsets (Valve Index, Bigscreen Beyond, etc.) should work pretty well though.