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I have a couple thinkpads loaded with windows 11 pro, would it benefit me to switch them over to Linux? Would I be able to use all the essential programs (or equivalent programs) that I would need to cover all my bases?

Edit: I should probably include that I'm a complete noob as far as Linux goes. I have a decent handle on computers in the general but have never been close to being any sort of computer enthusiast. Basically, I understand what terminal is but have only used it with direct instruction.

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[–] curbstickle@anarchist.nexus 8 points 1 day ago

Just to mention, workbench worked beautifully with wine last I tried it.

That said, I have a VM at the ready with win10 for anything that could annoy me in that moment. I recommend a USB Ethernet dongle dedicated to the VM and passed through at the ready for anything random (like needing DVS or something).

Media player, I'd say MPV especially if you learn the fun options you can leverage. Its more media player engine than a media player like vlc, but you can load an m3u playlist or use autoload.lua, change playback speed, grab a camera feed and play it out, switch profiles, create loops and clips, even listen to a playlist (on YouTube) with no video playback - all from the command line.