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Is there a reason for me to use Qubes OS? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by [email protected] to c/linux

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I am a casual who uses Zorin as my daily driver because I like its desktop environment. Since I am a college student, a lot of the programs my professors want me to use were made for windows and nothing else (especially Honorlock) and I'm getting a bit frustrated with all the things that throw a fit when I try to run them with Wine. I also tried to use a VM once and got quite confused.

My understanding of Qubes is that you pick a few operating systems as templates, then when you install an app you assign it to run on one of those templates. I have heard that some people have made Windows templates, which would make running Windows apps so much easier.

To me, the main draw of Qubes OS is to make running a VM just as easy as running any other software. I don't care too much about managing my digital footprint; I just want to make running Windows programs more convenient. Would Qubes work for my purposes? I do feel ready to try new things, like using the terminal.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

If all you're interested is in making it easier to run Windows programs (seamless integration), you could just use WinApps.