I get better game performance in Linux, but I still use Windows mostly due to CAD software (just like you're saying). I hope those companies see the value in developing for Linux, but I'm not sure the statistics are there to convince them yet. Chicken/egg problem?
Have you messed around with Freecad and Librecad?
Don't know about OP, but I have and do use FreeCAD regularly and it's a fantastic piece of software - in it's current form it's not suitable for use a lot of professional engineering setups.
I've used Freecad for a few projects. It's definitely usable, but the learning curve is really steep, even for someone who already knows other CAD. I don't think the workflow/features are there yet for being able to use it professionally in most cases. It feels much more like an engineering tool than an industrial design tool, which is part of why I hold that opinion.
I get better game performance in Linux, but I still use Windows mostly due to CAD software (just like you're saying). I hope those companies see the value in developing for Linux, but I'm not sure the statistics are there to convince them yet. Chicken/egg problem?
Have you messed around with Freecad and Librecad?
Don't know about OP, but I have and do use FreeCAD regularly and it's a fantastic piece of software - in it's current form it's not suitable for use a lot of professional engineering setups.
I've used Freecad for a few projects. It's definitely usable, but the learning curve is really steep, even for someone who already knows other CAD. I don't think the workflow/features are there yet for being able to use it professionally in most cases. It feels much more like an engineering tool than an industrial design tool, which is part of why I hold that opinion.
I have not used Librecad. It's 2D, right?