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That's why I'm wanting to make the switch now! I'm really disliking how constrained I've felt with what applications and especially subscription based services.

Okay so maybe ease myself in with dual boot, then Linux + virtual Windows, then Linux only. That seems like a good transition.

I've added it to the list for review! Thank you!

Typically I have a browser (Firefox), Blender for some 3D modeling, uTorrent, previously Plex (but wanting to move away from it to something like Jellyfin maybe), Microsoft Offjce products but mostly Word/Excel/PowerPoint, and I have Outlook on my work laptop but am used to using browser for email client as needed so thats not a huge priority if there isnt a good mail application. There are probably others but those are the most often or daily usage!

Thank you!

Ah okay that makes sense. I wasn't familiar with the term, but I've heard of bootloaders.

Oh that's interesting. So each time I login I could potentially load into a different styling as I choose?

Does a desktop environment really draw that much more resource than another?

I forget what GPU I currently have but I may be upgrading soon anyway so I'll be sure to keep that in mind for the purchase. That's the first big step: finding software to fit my needs as they come up but that can be piece by piece!

Gaming is not a high priority for me on the desktop, but the others I will keep in mind!

I suppose trial by fire can be a fast method of learning! Thanks for the response!

Thanks for the response!