What can't you do with linux

[NotAGolf]

Hi all.

I've just loaded on Ubuntu and have got to say I'm very impressed. I've only had it for a few weeks but it can do everything I need currently. That got me thinking as to whether I could do away with windows on my next build?

I know one thing Linux is definitely lacking is gaming, but if I get an xbox/playstation I would use that instead. So bar gaming, what can't you do in linux that you can do in windows?

I was thinking of some apps that I have that I don't use often but might not work in linux. Things like maya/3ds max, photoshop, rosetta stone. I understand wine can be used to get some windows apps working on linux though. Can this handle all apps or just some?

 

[NotAGolf]

This is a stupid question, but if you run virtual machines, don't you have to have a licence for windows still? As this would be pointless as the main reason I'd move away is to avoid the cost of windows.

I do have a dabble with graphic design apps, but I'm far from a pro and have no real experience with using a particular package so it should be ok to start from scratch with a new application.

I do a bit of programming, only basic level C stuff but I wouldn't mind learning some C# as well as some web and mysql stuff. I presume there are plenty of apps/addons to handle this though, especially as it will be very begginnner based stuff.

Don't have any weird stuff at the minute that I plug in like phones/laptops/pda's etc, the only thing I have is a drag and drop mp3 which works fine.

Anything else I might have not thought about? I don't think so as I use my PC mostly as a media machine so it's fairy straightforward stuff.

Cheers.

 

[NotAGolf]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Looks like I will be keeping hold of my windows install for now, but I'll try and merge things over gradually and try get as windows-free as possible, then review my options after a few more months!