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## What is Linux about?
You can find a good introduction to Linux [here](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introduction-to-linux-operating-system/).
You can find a good introduction to Linux
[here](https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/introduction-to-linux-operating-system/).
## What does Linux look like?
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## How about software?
There is a large selection of software for Linux. For quick selection and
comparison, see the fossfor.us site.
There is a very large selection of software for Linux. You can
[look here](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/List_of_applications) for a start.
According to [freshmeat.net](https://freshmeat.net) (a large index of software
for Linux and other Unices), there are currently over 23,000 projects in
development. Many of these programs are Open Source and/or free.
According to the now-defunct freshmeat.net (a large index of software
for Linux and other Unices), there are over 23,000 projects in development.
Many of these programs are Open Source and/or free.
## Is it hard to make the switch?
One of the biggest concerns for prospective Linux users is whether they will
be able to use the same programs they did on Windows/macOS. People might have
to use particular software for their jobs, after all. Thankfully, this isn't
such a big problem anymore.
Nowadays, more and more software ships with native Linux support, including
[most](https://code.visualstudio.com/) [code](https://www.jetbrains.com/ides/)
[IDEs](https://eclipseide.org/), and even some multimedia programs like
[DaVinci Resolve](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve) and
[Synthesizer V](https://dreamtonics.com/synthesizerv/).
Even if this isn't the case for you, you still have options. Plenty of free
alternatives to popular proprietary software exist (e.g.
[GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) instead of Photoshop for image editing,
[Krita](https://krita.org/en/) instead of PaintTool SAI
for drawing, or [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/) instead of
Microsoft Office). These programs are often compatible with the same file
formats, too. Still, if you absolutely must use the same program that you ran
on your Windows system, [Wine](https://www.winehq.org/) can be used to run
.EXEs. [Proton](https://www.protondb.com/) works on top of Wine so you can even
play many of the same PC games.
Currently, Linux only holds about 4% market share amongst desktop PCs, but as
the open source software ecosystem continues to evolve, and users get fed up
with Microsoft and Apple's business practices, this number is sure to climb.
## Getting Linux