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自动选题[news]: 20211010 Here’s Why You Can Consider Linux as a Content Creator
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[#]: subject: "Here’s Why You Can Consider Linux as a Content Creator"
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Here’s Why You Can Consider Linux as a Content Creator
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Rewind to four/five years back, I did not use Linux as my daily driver. Yes, in a virtual machine or dual-boot, sure.
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I stuck with Windows saying – “Linux isn’t user-friendly, and it’s all about the commands/terminal.”
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In my defense, I did not know a lot of things back then. But, when I finally took the leap of faith and started using Linux as a daily driver, I began to explore how things work and was blown away by many things.
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Including some of the compelling reasons why [Linux is better than Windows][1].
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It took me a couple of days to understand the fundamentals and learn about the software utilities not available for Linux.
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But, surprisingly, I did not need to use Windows for most of my tasks, except multiplayer gaming. And, thanks to Valve, that’s about to change with the [support for BattleEye, and Easy-Anti Cheat added to Linux][2].
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Fret not; I’m not one of those who recommends ditching other operating systems. You should always use what you are comfortable with.
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But, in this article, I want to highlight a few things why you may want to switch to Linux as a content creator like myself.
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### Efficient System Resource Usage
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I’m not exaggerating here, but if you are going to use [one of the best Linux distributions][4], your system resources will thank you for choosing Linux.
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Considering my scenario, I have an i5-7400 processor coupled with 16 GB of RAM.
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When I boot into Windows, the startup programs like the antivirus, software tools for peripherals, and others already eat up about 30-40% of my RAM.
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And, when I start using the browser or any other resource-intensive application, I barely get to multi-task freely.
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When it comes to Linux, unless I open many tabs in the browser or multiple programs, it does not consume a lot of memory out-of-the-box.
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Windows has a lot of services/processes running in the background, and you need to put in some effort to “de-bloat” your experience. But, Linux does not require such tweaks to manage the resources; it already does it well.
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I know it isn’t exactly an “Apples to Apples” comparison. Still, I would consider myself somewhat a power user with a lot of browser tabs active to research and multiple applications (communication, productivity, virtual machine program, etc.) while constantly monitoring system performance.
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Hence, in my experience, _I feel I can do more with Linux using the same resources compared to Windows._
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And, as a content creator, you probably know how important it is to have an efficient system that maximizes your productivity without being a strain on your life.
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### Is It All About the Web Browsers?
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Let’s face it—most of the tools are being available as web services. While some programs/utilities may stick to native offerings, everything else is increasingly relying on cloud computing to help you get things done via the web browser.
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So, you should evaluate the tools you use and whether they are platform-dependent or not.
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If not, all you need to use is the web browser.
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To give you an example, I utilize a lot of tools right from the web browser like:
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* [Canva][5]
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* [Microsoft Office 365][6]
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* Web-based feed readers like Feedly, Inoreader
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* Todist
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* [CryptPad][7]
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And, if that’s the case, do you think there’s any reason to consider Windows? I’ll leave that up to you.
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Linux supports all the major web browsers, including Microsoft Edge.
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### Hassle-free Experience
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As a content creator, the less you worry about troubleshooting issues on your computer, the more time you save.
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I’m sure you know how Microsoft’s Windows fairs when it comes to buggy updates. Now and then, I will have to re-configure my audio settings or update the graphics driver, re-install programs, and clean junk files after an update.
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And, there have been a few instances where I just get stuck looking at the welcome screen after an update, annoyed by a feature added by Microsoft, and some more.
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Regarding my Linux experience, other than some NVIDIA graphics drivers issues (for some distributions like Fedora), I never had to troubleshoot for anything else. It has been a hassle-free journey so far!
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So, I focus on my work without even worrying about an update screwing up my system.
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The only inconvenience I found with Linux was developing the habit of – “_Distro hopping_,” meaning trying new Linux distributions. Considering there are a lot of choices for your desktop OS, you may be encouraged to try another distribution looking at its features.
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Here, let me point you to [Zorin OS 16][8] and [elementary OS 6][9] if you aren’t already using them (good luck!).
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### Applications for Audio, Video, and Digital Art/Photo
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While some users may warn you that Linux does not offer good application support, the answer isn’t that straightforward.
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Yes, you do not have the support for the Adobe suite and some commercial applications. But you do have alternatives.
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Of course, if you swear by a specific software tool, Linux is a big no for you. But, if you do not have specific requirements, you can always choose to explore the exciting alternatives available.
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You can find capable video editors like Kdenlive, tools like GIMP, and several other applications used by professionals.
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To get a better idea, you might want to check:
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* [Free video editors for Linux][10]
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* [Tools for digital artists][11]
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* [Audio editing tools][12]
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There are some decent, social media specific, browser-based video editors are also available.
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### Wrapping Up
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Overall, I believe that Linux can be a perfectly suitable choice for content creators and creative professionals.
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Linux as a desktop platform has improved a lot. And, with several Linux distributions pushing forward to enhance user experience, security, and reliability, it is an uncommon but beneficial choice that comes with benefits!
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What do you think about Linux as a choice for content creators? Let me know what you think in the comments!
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via: https://news.itsfoss.com/linux-content-creator-choice/
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作者：[Ankush Das][a]
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/ankush/
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[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-better-than-windows/
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[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/easy-anti-cheat-linux/
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[3]: data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjQzOSIgd2lkdGg9Ijc4MCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4=
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[4]: https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/
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[5]: http://partner.canva.com/yRbxmN
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[6]: https://www.office.com
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[7]: https://itsfoss.com/cryptpad/
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[8]: https://news.itsfoss.com/zorin-os-16-features/
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[9]: https://news.itsfoss.com/elementary-os-6-features/
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[10]: https://itsfoss.com/best-video-editing-software-linux/
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[11]: https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-graphic-design-software/
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[12]: https://itsfoss.com/best-audio-editors-linux/
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