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I want to switch to Linux but there are a few major hurdles. (reddthat.com)
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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?

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[–] rah@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

no one is saying it's not possible to use gimp as a professional

That's exactly what OP is saying:

"they are not feasible for my career"

[–] MJBrune@beehaw.org -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

which to me says "Yes, you could do this profession in Gimp and Inkscape but most places in this industry won't allow it." This is likely what they meant. Golden standards don't mean that something else can't be used. It means that if you try to use them you'll be going against the desires of your whole team.

[–] rah@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So

"they are not feasible for my career"

to you means

"Yes, you could do this profession"

I see. Take care now.

[–] MJBrune@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago

Yeah, enjoy your strawman arguments.