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How do y'all deal with programs not supported on Linux?
(sh.itjust.works)
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I'd say make a wholehearted attempt to try open alternatives even if you stay on Windows for the time being. I had been doing so for a few years before I even considered Linux and by the time I finally did switch the transition was a lot smoother.
That being said I've been surprised by how much stuff actually does run under WINE!