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[LinuxFan58]

Never used Linux before, but I bet its performance (speed) is better compared to Windows.

Drivers are more optimized for Windows than Linux, so the advantage of the leaner Linux OS is felt on older hardware. Simular programs on newer hardware are often more responsive on Windows, despite the fatter OS.

 

[Parkinsond]

Drivers are more optimized for Windows than Linux, so the advantage of the leaner Linux OS is felt on older hardware. Simular programs on newer hardware are often more responsive on Windows, despite the fatter OS.

I was referring to LibreOffice performance on Linux compared to Windows; I had the impression it was somewhat laggy on Windows.

 

[JasonUK]

Have you tried any other office suite that is more compatible with Microsoft Office than LibreOffice?

I've got OnlyOffice & WPS Office installed as well as LibreOffice which comes with most distros. Of the three I think WPS Office is closest to Office but that's just been my experience.

 

[JasonUK]

Never used Linux before, but I bet its performance (speed) is better compared to Windows.

Graphics performance may not always be as fast as drivers lag behind windows (or aren't available at all) but system performance generally is faster as there are far less background processes running. Again that's just been my experience and perhaps this is marginal with latest processors. Linux just feels so liberating compared to Windows ~ do what you want, how you want it on YOUR computer not Microsofts. There's not been any issue I've hit that I haven't been able to find or get help with from Linux forums.

 

[Parkinsond]

Graphics performance may not always be as fast as drivers lag behind windows (or aren't available at all) but system performance generally is faster as there are far less background processes running. Again that's just been my experience and perhaps this is marginal with latest processors. Linux just feels so liberating compared to Windows ~ do what you want, how you want it on YOUR computer not Microsofts. There's not been any issue I've hit that I haven't been able to find or get help with from Linux forums.

I do not consider Linux faster than Windows (specifically LTSC version); Windows is better-optimized with less glitches.
But I expect LibreOffice to run faster on Linux compared to Windows; I feel it is more optimized for Linux than Windows; even its UI looks nicer on Linux from what I see of shared screenshots by Linux users.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

So why not return your old favourite?

I need to get another laptop. My Dell laptop has Windows and I need it for my study (Endnote and other Windows-only apps). I had an old Acer laptop which died and could not stand the number of Linux distros I tried on it hahahahah

 

[LinuxFan58]

I was referring to LibreOffice performance on Linux compared to Windows; I had the impression it was somewhat laggy on Windows.

did not use LibreOffice on Windows, so can't answer that question, sorry

 

[Divine_Barakah]

did not use LibreOffice on Windows, so can't answer that question, sorry

OnlyOffice works better. I have used both and concluded that OnlyOffice is the better option.

 

[LinuxFan58]

I do not consider Linux faster than Windows (specifically LTSC version); Windows is better-optimized with less glitches.

My wife and I have the same laptop (HP Ryzen7 with 1 TB SSD and 16 GB Ram) on Windows with Chrome the Speedometer 3.0 started around 14 (Chrome). On Linux it was 12 (Brave). After a year (now Speedometer 3.1) the Windows laptop scores 19 to 19.1 and my Linux laptop 18.9 to 19.0 So Windows seems more streamlined, but Brave runs in a flatpak sandbox also. Recently Linux showed a performance jump of say 0.3 to 0,4 points nearly equally Windows.

 

[Parkinsond]

I need to get another laptop. My Dell laptop has Windows and I need it for my study (Endnote and other Windows-only apps). I had an old Acer laptop which died and could not stand the number of Linux distros I tried on it hahahahah

Prices are insanse; you may get an imported, used, good-sepcs one for a fair price; just select a trustworthy seller to avoid scamming.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

Prices are insanse; you may get an imported, used, good-sepcs one for a fair price; just select a trustworthy seller to avoid scamming.

Never again! I will get a brand new device to avoid headache.

 

[Parkinsond]

My wife and I have the same laptop (HP Ryzen7 with 1 TB SSD and 16 GB Ram) on Windows with Chrome the Speedometer 3.0 started around 14 (Chrome). On Linux it was 12 (Brave). After a year (now Speedometer 3.1) the Windows laptop scores 19 to 19.1 and my Linux laptop 18.9 to 19.0 So Windows seems more streamlined, but Brave runs in a flatpak sandbox also. Recently Linux showed a performance jump of say 0.3 to 0,4 points nearly equally Windows.

Linux is free, Windows is not, and you have either to buy a license or use some activator.
Apparently it's easier to use Linux, but the stats show its share in minimal.
There must be a good reason; are users avoiding linux to suffer more!

 

[Parkinsond]

did not use LibreOffice on Windows, so can't answer that question, sorry

I did; not a pleasant experience; just wanted to find out if it's LibreOffice fault being laggy on Windows or it's just Windows (not optimized for Windows, while it runs fine on Linux).

 

[Parkinsond]

Linux just feels so liberating compared to Windows ~ do what you want, how you want it on YOUR computer not Microsofts

Reminds me of the left-wing during the 70s.

 

[Parkinsond]

Never again! I will get a brand new device to avoid headache.

 

[simmerskool]

OnlyOffice works better. I have used both and concluded that OnlyOffice is the better option.

in Linux, but then curious why LibreOffice comes preinstalled in some (many) distros.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

in Linux, but then curious why LibreOffice comes preinstalled in some (many) distros.

Well, I never install "bloated" linux distors. I always choose what gets installed.
EndeavourOS was so pleasant to use.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

in Linux, but then curious why LibreOffice comes preinstalled in some (many) distros.

Because Linux dev's and users believe they are on the same level or better than Windows users. Problem is LibreOffice is nice but M365 has made office suites irrelevant.

 

[Victor M]

but M365 has made office suites irrelevant.

How so ?

 

[Zero Knowledge]

How so ?

Only time I've used standalone office on Windows in the last 10 years has been to add powerpoint audio to a presentation. M365/Copilot lacks adding audio options ATM.

Otherwise web version M365 or 365 Copilot or what ever you want to call the web version has been far more adequate to do all professional work with.

I haven't bothered with any alternatives in years, poor substitute for M365 Copilot or anything Microsoft creates. Always has been