I've been using the three major "vendors" in the past: Linux, Windows and OSX.
The struggle was real when I decided to install Redhat 5 on my then new computer system in the late 90s only to discover my graphics card was not recognized / working. If I remember correctly, I spent almost two days to get it working.
Since then, I've always been moving back and forth between Linux and Windows for personal and professional use. I like the lightweight environment of XFCE and the endless tinkering Linux has to offer. However, as a creative, I use Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, After Effects, etc. or Adobe products in short. I don't want to launch a debate here and perhaps I didn't give the "alternatives" enough time but for me personally there's no alternative on Linux. I'm sure people who got the hang of Inkscape, Darktable will try to convince me otherwise but I think Adobe is still king for content creation. Or at least, it's the easiest route for me, working with Photoshop since version 4.
But I missed the flexibility of Linux. Fast forward to modern day and two operating systems remain: Windows (personal computer) and OSX (work issued laptop). I do prefer OSX for its easy of use, I think the interface is more polished compared to the other two and everything just "works", the only problem is the pricing. I can build a PC just as fast or faster, for less or equal money. I never ventured into hackintosh builds.
I'm tied to the Apple ecosystem. I have an Apple Watch, iPhone.. it's wonderful. My Macbook asks for a password but I can just double tap my Watch button instead. I can write something on my phone, and continue on the laptop. I can pick up the phone on the laptop, so I don't have to run down the stairs if I hear it ringing and it was the perfect hybrid between all the great software, like anything from Adobe with the power of the command line.
Now with the integrated linux subsystem, Windows appeals even more. However, with all the integrations I'm running on Apple, it would be hard to leave the platform for me personally. That's also the power I believe of Apple. It starts often with an iPhone, AirPods, Macbook, Homekit automations and once you're locked in the eco-system, it's hard to get out because it really is a nice place to be in.
I've been using the three major "vendors" in the past: Linux, Windows and OSX.
The struggle was real when I decided to install Redhat 5 on my then new computer system in the late 90s only to discover my graphics card was not recognized / working. If I remember correctly, I spent almost two days to get it working.
Since then, I've always been moving back and forth between Linux and Windows for personal and professional use. I like the lightweight environment of XFCE and the endless tinkering Linux has to offer. However, as a creative, I use Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, After Effects, etc. or Adobe products in short. I don't want to launch a debate here and perhaps I didn't give the "alternatives" enough time but for me personally there's no alternative on Linux. I'm sure people who got the hang of Inkscape, Darktable will try to convince me otherwise but I think Adobe is still king for content creation. Or at least, it's the easiest route for me, working with Photoshop since version 4.
But I missed the flexibility of Linux. Fast forward to modern day and two operating systems remain: Windows (personal computer) and OSX (work issued laptop). I do prefer OSX for its easy of use, I think the interface is more polished compared to the other two and everything just "works", the only problem is the pricing. I can build a PC just as fast or faster, for less or equal money. I never ventured into hackintosh builds.
I'm tied to the Apple ecosystem. I have an Apple Watch, iPhone.. it's wonderful. My Macbook asks for a password but I can just double tap my Watch button instead. I can write something on my phone, and continue on the laptop. I can pick up the phone on the laptop, so I don't have to run down the stairs if I hear it ringing and it was the perfect hybrid between all the great software, like anything from Adobe with the power of the command line.
Now with the integrated linux subsystem, Windows appeals even more. However, with all the integrations I'm running on Apple, it would be hard to leave the platform for me personally. That's also the power I believe of Apple. It starts often with an iPhone, AirPods, Macbook, Homekit automations and once you're locked in the eco-system, it's hard to get out because it really is a nice place to be in.
Again, I would give Apple a go maybe someday when $ isn’t an issue.
I don’t use any adobe products, but instead the Affinity by serif ones. I really like them and price is right.