I switched to Linux 30 days ago... How did it go?

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I've ran Linux on my laptop for well over a year, and have showed Linux on Gaming PCs too many times to count... but what about installing Linux on my workstation? I spent the last 30 days with ZorinOS 17, and did 100% of my Video Editing, 3D Modeling, Live Streaming and day to day business operations from it. How did it go? What challenges did I face, and would I recommend it for you?

But first... What am I drinking???

Iron Horse Brewery (Ellensberg, WA) Tiramisu Death (7.0%)

I did this 30 challenge on ZorinOS: https://zorin.com/os/

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