Long overdue, I know, but looking to start at least partially migrating and working with Dual boot, coming from Windows 10 (putting off 11 as much as possible)…

I have limited Linux experience, mostly in college several years back.

I work remotely with Windows software development, including Winforms, Asp.net, .net core, etc. Not sure what I need to best work with these, particularly Winforms. That may not even be possible, I know.

Looking for any general guidance/recommendations.

Long term, I’m interested in migrating as much as possible, outside of whatever I have to keep up for work… starting with dual boot options then moving towards linux as a primary driver. I have an old media server (also win10, not win11 compatable) not really doing much but running plex when I need it… would love to also eventually poke around with Home Assistant or similar, maybe some LLM tinkering etc.

If this isn’t a good community for this, I apologize, and please point me to a better one if you know of one.

  • Ripper
    2·
    5 months ago

    As you look to begin using Linux, try out something basic like Linux mint(Ubuntu derivative), pop os. etc

    If you want to eventually move to a more advanced Linux setup, I’d recommend Arch Linux, however it requires the mastery of terminal and shell scripting to be fluent in your work flow. I’d recommend starting off with an arch GUI like Garuda linux, go with the KDE version as you come from Windows

    • LordTrychon@startrek.websiteOP
      2·
      5 months ago

      Thanks, I’m leaning towards getting started with Linux and then investigating options from there. The opensuse someone else recommended also looks interesting.