I can't wait for Ableton to (eventually) get their thumbs out of their asses and make Ableton work on Linux so I can dump Windows fully.
Written from my Linux X1 Carbon which also somehow magically works on my patio, don't ask me how.
I don't like Windows 11. WSL2 is just about an acceptable Linux, but I don't like how there's no memory ballooning. I had to disable all the sleeping network access mechanisms to make it not run out of battery when suspended. Windows 11 is ugly and unpleasant to use in large part because of the proliferation of different UI themes over the years, which they can't easily remove due to how third party software plugs into things - multiple control panels, multiple Explorer menus, etc.
As soon as there is a solid Linux implementation (ideally Debian-flavoured) with competent power management I will switch. That may be a long while off though.
I'm running it on the latest zenbook S14, on the ultra 7. Great battery life, and no problems entering/exiting sleep mode.
https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1fq908x/fedora_41_be...
It's a huge step up from Cygwin, too, since it's a proper Linux instead of just POSIX compatibility.
If you want a fun rabbit hole, look into how the WSL2 and 1 interact with Windows. WSL1 was a whole new shell around the NT Kernel. WSL2 is more of a VM, but using the Plan 9 (yes, that plan 9) filesystem implementation to talk with Windows.
Have seen that a few times from different people.
Not saying that it didn't, either. Just that it might not be a widespread issue
It fixes the forced reboots? Or are these a thing of the past?
Windows 7 was my turning point, moving away from dual boot, something I have been doing since installing Slackware 2.0 on that 1995's summer.
After using Macs M1 and M2 I can't see how people can buy these laptops. This is massively worse experience.
Using a 2021 MBP M1 Pro MBP instead of the $3000 turd my outfit said I needed to use. It’s faster and doesn’t fuck up.
I completely forgot about that PC laptops massively lose performance when on battery as well. Now she is always plugged in, which sort of defeats the purpose of having mobile device.
When going to uni she has to get a place with the outlet to plug it in.
Never had that problem with Mac (I can get it fully charged to work, do the whole day without plugging it in. I don't have a charger in my bag...).
Unfortunately some software she has to use only works on Windows and doesn't work well in VM (I tried on my Mac to see if it was viable, unfortunately not).