So i'm pretty fucking tired of window's bullshit, after fucking up all of my dual-boots with linux on my laptop, and i'm at the point i just am to pissed off to do it over again..
So would you fags recommend i get dualboot going again, or just go with linux fully, i want to go with linux, but its the lack of dual-platform programs, everything is almost windows based, i know you can use wine, but i'm not sure it will play ball with some things.
I already have my PC which i use specifically for games, photoshop and everything else, but it would be nice to have a laptop with something more secure and less fucking annoying, since i do pen testing too, it will be nice.
So what you say, Sup Forums? Shall i go completely with linux and erase my whole windows installation? ( Loosing that windows edition / key in the process )
And what distro's do you recommend for a nice personal desktop and can be used well for security based stuff.
Then fuck-off to another thread if you have no legitimate input.
Tyler Richardson
use GPU passthrough to run windows in a VM at near bare metal speeds if you want linux as your main OS but still want access to windows with considerably less fuckaround per boot than dual booting
Hunter Barnes
All i want to use windows for really is playing a bit of osu and some other things that require windows whilst away from my main system.
So this sounds like a good idea
Michael Smith
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.
There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
Yes i fucking know this, i don't go to college studying IT for nothing.
Now if you're not here to talk about the relevant subject, kindly fuck off.
Blake James
Never go full autism
Christopher Morris
Been using Linux for a bit over 3 years. Not gonna lie, to really know what you're doing can take a while. But I can guarantee it will be worth it. I love Linux.
Hudson Parker
I've been told to use arch alot, but i'm not sure if i will get what i want out of it, what you recommend?
Daniel Wright
Only if you don't have nv card. Their drivers are pure hit or miss on linux.
Jace Robinson
I switched to linux fully about 2 weeks ago after Windows updated from 1703 to 1709, ignoring my update settings, and always went into bluescreen at boot.
If you don't mind using a few of your system resources for a nicer desktop experience, go for Budgie or KDE as your desktop environment. Those will make it easier for you to switch fully.
(OP) Honestly, it doesn't matter what GNU/Linux distribution you use. For pen testing, you just need to install the appropriate packages. Therefore you can either use debian (if you want to install it fast), arch ( if you want to tinker with your system without compile times) or gentoo. If you use arch, consider using the appropriate kernel for AppArmor or SELinux.
Regarding your Windows installation, I would consider deleting it ( that's what I have done), since you have a PC, but do what you want
Adam Robinson
As of right now, I've been using Arch for a while. Can't really say it's good for beginners, Debian is probably what I'd reccomend. If you have any questions pm me on discord : Hasty#0001
Christian Morris
Calm down booster seat. No one cares what you do. You’re only going to get shit opinions about what others are doing. Make up your own damn mind.
Samuel Carter
I used Arch as a beginner. For like the first week that was a mistake, but after a while it grew on me as anything does when you use it as your main operating system for a long time. I used it for a year straight and I have to say it was really fucking nice.
Kevin Wright
>arch continuation of I installed Manjaro on my desktop to replace windows 10. Out of interest I also did a full installation of arch on my laptop, since thats good for testing. Don't go with arch for your first installation if you just want an easy switch. On the other hand you will learn a lot about linux if you do it
Juan Price
Stick with dual boot until you get comfortable enough that you don't even have to ask this question. Since I dual booted, I boot into windows once in a blue moon as Linux handles everything I need. If you quit using windows then you know you can eliminate the partition. Don't do it on a hunch because everyone else prefers linux, get comfortable with it first.
Also if you don't like it. Literally just reinstall windows. It's not that fucking hard
Blake Martinez
If you have Windows 10 installed, it uploads a fingerprint of your system to Microsoft's servers, and that functions as your product key for future reinstalls. No need to worry about that.
Elijah Myers
>fucking up dual-boots always install windblows first, senpai :p.
Hudson Torres
How critical is Photoshop to your workflow? Do you need it for work or school? What games do you play?
Andrew Scott
After some thinking i've decided to boot (pun intended) out windows and just install Debian, possibly move to arch soon after i get a better grip with Linux, the only issue is the damn boardcom drivers.
Daniel Nguyen
I play osu mainly, but also games like Arma 3 and CSGO, but i do all that on my PC, photoshop wise, i dont NEED it with me constantly, but its nice to have, i am a programmer, aswell as doing pen testing, so i want to be able to do all that still, i know programming is somewhat easier on linux, but it bothers me i cant use notepad++.
Bentley Scott
In a similar situation as you. I'd like to switch to full linux, but right now I'm dualbooting Ubuntu 16.04 and Win10, because I need Photoshop and vidya gaems.
Will probably still dual boot, and am using Win10 90% of the time atm. Waiting on Ubuntu 18 to release in April. Or I might try debian or manjaro or something, idk. Also looking for a good distro recommendation.
