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[–] Mnmalst@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

@kescusay Just out of interest, what are the "special-purpose activities that can’t be done on my Linux laptop" if you don't mind sharing?

[–] GigglyBobble@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Running AAA games with kernel level anti-cheat (aka malware) would be an example.

Windows-exclusive software like some ERP client, specific hardware drivers etc. Also, there's no real alternative for Excel, unfortunately (LibreOffice isn't good enough).

[–] TrustingZebra@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago

Ironically enough, some of the Linux certification exams only work on Windows and macOS.