El 24.07.2017 a las 17:14, Tommaso Cucinotta escribió:
I think that explains why software companies don't offer Linux versions.
Just a couple of well-known names...
As a new user I tried bit by bit if things that worked under Windows do
under Linux as well. I just noted that many non-free programs that I
need are only available under Windows. For example:
One of my daily work is CAD and common programs like Solidworks are not
available under Linux:
https://forum.solidworks.com/thread/90517
The only program I found so far is VariCAD:
http://www.varicad.com/en/home/products/download/
Next thing was to read at least 3D PDFs generated by CAD programs. Then
I found out that only the abandoned Adobe reader can do this.
Next thing was to use an USB microscope - no driver and software for Linux.
Next step was to check for a tax program. There are no German tax
programs available for Linux:
https://wiki.ubuntuusers.de/Steuer-Spar-Erkl%C3%A4rung/
I read about Wine and will also try out VirtualBox. However, my point
was that there must be a reason why companies don't sell Linux versions
of their programs. The low market share of Linux is for sure a reason
and I assume the support work is another one. I mean I use for example
CAD support several times a year and this just for Windows. I think for
Linux it would be a very hard job for the software companies to give
support but support is essential so sell products.
regards Uwe
