{"id":85761,"date":"2020-06-19T01:42:49","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T23:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/administrirovanie\/kak-proshhe-vsego-perejti-s-macos-na-linux"},"modified":"2020-06-19T01:42:49","modified_gmt":"2020-06-18T23:42:49","slug":"kak-proshhe-vsego-perejti-s-macos-na-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/administrirovanie\/kak-proshhe-vsego-perejti-s-macos-na-linux","title":{"rendered":"The Easiest Way to Switch from macOS to Linux","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Linux allows you to do almost the same things as macOS. Moreover, this has become possible thanks to the developed open source community.<\/p>\n

One of the stories about transitioning from macOS to Linux in this translation.<\/p>\n

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\nIt has been nearly two years since I switched from macOS to Linux. Before that, I used Apple's operating system for 15 years. I installed my first distribution in the summer of 2018. At that time, I was still a newcomer to Linux.<\/p>\n

Now I use Linux exclusively. There, I can do everything I want: regular internet surfing and watching Netflix, writing and editing content for my blog, and even managing a startup.
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\nIt is important to note that I am not a developer or an engineer! The days when it was considered that Linux was not suitable for ordinary users due to its not user-friendly interface are long gone.<\/p>\n

Recently, there have been many discussions criticizing the macOS operating system, making more people consider the switch to Linux. I will share some tips on transitioning from macOS to Linux to help others do it quickly and without unnecessary headaches.<\/p>\n

But do you really need this?<\/h2>\n

\nBefore switching from macOS to Linux, it would be wise to consider if Linux is right for you in general. If you want to maintain synchronization with Apple Watch, make FaceTime calls, or work in iMovie, it\u2019s best not to abandon macOS. These are proprietary products that exist within Apple\u2019s closed ecosystem. If you love this ecosystem, Linux is likely not for you.<\/p>\n

I was not very attached to the Apple ecosystem. I did not have an iPhone, and I didn't use iCloud, FaceTime, or Siri. I was interested in open source; I just needed to decide to take the first step.<\/p>\n

Are there Linux versions of your favorite software?<\/h2>\n

\nI started exploring open source software back when I was using macOS and found that most of the applications I use work on both platforms.<\/p>\n

For example, the Firefox browser works on both macOS and Linux. Did you use VLC for media playback? It will work on Linux too. Did you use Audacity for recording and editing audio? After switching to Linux, you can take it with you. Did you stream live on OBS Studio? There\u2019s a version for Linux. Do you use the Telegram messenger? You can install Telegram for Linux.<\/p>\n

This applies not only to open-source software. The developers of most (perhaps even all) of your favorite proprietary applications, not owned by Apple, have created versions for Linux: Spotify, Slack, Zoom, Steam, Discord, Skype, Chrome, and many others. Furthermore, almost everything you can run in your browser on macOS can work in your browser on Linux.<\/p>\n

However, it's still best to double-check whether your favorite applications have Linux versions. Or perhaps there are adequate or even more interesting alternatives available. Do some research: type \"your favorite application + Linux\" or \"your favorite application + Linux alternatives\" into a search engine, or check out Flathub<\/a><\/noindex> proprietary applications that you can install on Linux using Flatpak.<\/p>\n

Don't rush to make Linux a \"copy\" of macOS.<\/h2>\n

\nTo feel comfortable transitioning to Linux, you need to be sufficiently flexible and ready to learn the nuances of using a new operating system. For that, you should give yourself some time.<\/p>\n

If you want Linux to look and work just like macOS, that's practically impossible. You can create a Linux desktop that resembles macOS, but in my opinion, the best way to transition to Linux is to start with a more standard GUI for Linux.<\/p>\n

Give it a chance and use Linux as it was originally designed. Don't try to turn Linux into what it is not. And perhaps, like me, you'll find working in Linux much more enjoyable than in macOS.<\/p>\n

Remember when you first sat down at a Mac: it took you some time to get used to it. So, with Linux, don't expect miracles either.<\/p>\n

Choose the right Linux distribution. <\/h2>\n

\nUnlike Windows and macOS, there are very different operating systems built on Linux. I have used and tested several Linux distributions. I have also tried several desktops (or user GUIs). They differ greatly from each other in terms of aesthetics, usability, workflow, and built-in applications.<\/p>\n

Although ElementaryOS<\/a><\/noindex> and Pop!_OS<\/a><\/noindex> often serve as alternatives to macOS, I recommend starting with Fedora Workstation<\/a><\/noindex> for the following reasons:<\/p>\n