I finally took the OSpill.
Posted by LavishnessGreedy2025@reddit | linux | View on Reddit | 7 comments
Hey everyone, I’ve been a Windows user my whole life since i was too lazy to figure linux out, however, after a wave of recent problems in the OS (forcing solutions like 3 hours of cmd jugglin in the OS repair options or just straight up clean format) that began after being forced to update to win11, I’ve finally got frustrated enough that I decided to switch to Linux. I just finished installing Mint Cinnamon and I’m basically a complete beginner.
I’m not looking for a full tutorial or step-by-step guide — I just want to know what kinds of things I should be aware of now that I’ve switched operating systems.
For context, I mainly use my PC for gaming, but I also do some AutoCAD work and use a lot of PDFs and Office files. What are the main things I should watch out for as a new Linux Mint user? Anything you wish someone had told you early on? Please don’t be rude, I might be dumb on the subject but I’m trying my best…
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the_bighi@reddit
If English is not your main language, you will have problems with keyboard layouts almost every day.
Your layout will randomly revert back to English. And even when it's in the language you specified, some apps will just ignore it and pretend it's set to English.
stommepool@reddit
Wait, what? English is not my first language and I'm yet to encounter anything you describe. I've switched to Linux around 1997.
buchinbox@reddit
Autodesks AutoCAD is not available on Linux. Im not in that field, but I've heard freeCAD is severly lacking and might not be an option for you. Multiplayer games are hit and miss. Most dont work.
https://areweanticheatyet.com/
Phydoux@reddit
Try and stay away from things like WINE. For me, the whole reason to dump Windows was to just get away from all the overpricing around all of the software for Windows (that wasn't free). I used Windows from Windows 3.0 to Windows 7 (I'm not counting Windows 10 because it's what made me dump Windows).
But I've found some GREAT alternatives for software I used to use in Windows. Great stuff too. And I find myself using the terminal (like the DOS Prompt/Command Line) more than ever and I love using the command line for things.
Just take things slow. There's a BUNCH of stuff out there to help you find alternative programs for things Linux related. Have fun with it. Finding new stuff out is actually a great feeling really. I find new stuff out all the time and I love it!
PositronicBrainlet@reddit
Look up some videos on the different install methods/package types for applications. Use Flatseal to manage flatpak permissions and Gear Lever for AppImages. Also note that flatpak permissions generally block everything unless you explicitly allow it in Flatseal. Sometimes it's preferable to install the non-flatpak versions of programs because of this.
Also, turn on the firewall if you haven't already and learn how to use it.
thestenz@reddit
https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=348639