I FULLY Switched to Linux... but will I stay?

The creator successfully migrated their entire computing workflow (gaming, video editing, and daily tasks) to Linux, concluding that the improved system performance and lack of forced OS background processes outweigh the technical hurdles encountered during the transition.

• Operating system motivation — Transitioned due to concerns regarding data telemetry, forced update cycles, and resource management in Microsoft Windows [00:40].

• Laptop migration — Moved a framework device from Windows to Linux Mint, then Fedora KDE, and ultimately Fedora Workstation (GNOME) to achieve a focus-oriented work environment [05:41].

• Desktop distribution — Selected CachyOS, an Arch-based Linux, for the main workstation to prioritize cutting-edge hardware drivers and gaming optimization [12:58].

• Video editing workflow — Successfully utilized DaVinci Resolve by executing automation scripts that bypass official hardware requirements, allowing the software to function on unsupported distributions like Arch [17:19].

• Technical friction — Encountered operational limitations such as the inability to use third-party audio plugins within the editing software and occasional screen capture instability with OBS [21:27].

• System maintenance — Managed hardware configurations, such as monitor refresh rates and network storage mounts, by manually modifying configuration files rather than relying on graphical user interfaces [26:29].

• Long-term decision — Retained the original Windows partition as a contingency measure, but adopted Linux as the primary operating environment for both professional video production and personal use [33:25].

• How does CachyOS simplify the installation of software compared to vanilla Arch Linux?

• What is the process for configuring network storage mounts on a Linux system?