Hexbear

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3 years ago

late reply, but linux really has come a long way in 4 years! and all the hardware issues for your laptop are probably solved since hardware drivers are integrated into linux as time goes on.

btw, i started using linux 6 months ago and it’s working really well, i don’t think i could’ve handled it 4 years ago since i’m not into coding and stuff & it seems like things were more difficult then

you could try various beginner distros in ‘try linux’/live boot mode to make sure it works with your hardware too, before installing anything. i recommend pop os or kubuntu

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3 years ago

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3 years ago

that’s totally fair! what two programs, by the way? it’s alright if you can’t say, but i could look and see if they work

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3 years ago

Looks like Fl studio works with the windows compatibility tool WINE - https://jstaf.github.io/2018/02/22/flstudio-on-linux.html

For wondershare filmora, it either works over WINE as well, or it works with WINE developers’ paid program CrossOver - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2LhR_0gQjhk

If you’re ever down to find alternatives for either, you can use alternativeto.net and search by Linux. For example, https://alternativeto.net/software/wondershare-video-editor/?platform=linux

(For video editing, I think DaVinci Resolve with an nvidia graphics card on Linux is the most solid option, but Kdenlive is also pretty decent and more accessible. For audio editing, the most accessible option is Audacity. Totally understandable if you wouldn’t want to switch your workflow though!)

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3 years ago

hey, just saw a thread that talks about Linux audio, should be informative on the state of it right now https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/q6ir47/is_learning_music_production_on_linux_worth_it/

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3 years ago

Of course! I’d make sure to back stuff up and just try and see if you can getting Fl Studio working before committing, but yea, Linux should definitely help with that problem!

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