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So they are getting rid of digital downloads. Terrible news

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[-] Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago

If only they could create such an app for Linux. That way I could just ditch my windows virtual machine and not try to create a macOS virtual machine🙏

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 months ago

Ah shoot. I didn’t realize they don’t have that. I guess I will hafta keep a windows computer/partition around when I switch over fully.

Or a VM is a good idea, I suppose—thank you!

[-] Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

The VM way works really well and is easier to setup than a dual boot.

In my experience, windows always wants to be alone on your system 😅

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 months ago

My close friend told me

NEVER INSTALL BOTH ON YOUR MAIN DRIVE IT WILL FUCK YOUR BOOTLOADER

will windows on an external SSD work okay for games and stuff? I’m mega new to Linux.

[-] tutus@links.hackliberty.org 3 points 7 months ago

It is easily done.

I don't do it because I like the separation - that drive is Linux, that is Windows. That's just me

[-] MilderRichter@feddit.de 2 points 7 months ago

i've used windows and linux on separate drives in the same desktop for ages and it's been working fine.

I'm using windows mostly for games that aren't available natively and don't work via wine/proton

[-] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 7 months ago

Perfect, thank you. I’ll set up Pop! and Wandows on separate drives then.

[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago
[-] Dariusmiles2123@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago

Thanks for the answer. It’s still a bit too complicated for me as it involves way more work than just setting up a windows VM in Gnome boxes.

I might still look at some video tutorials if I can find some 👍

[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

It's not so difficult if you don't need to spoof a serial number. It does take hours of just waiting for it to install, though.

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