So Thanks to the generosity and some great deals from some members here on BLF I was able to trade my way to the parts to finally update both mine and my Moms work computers for the first time in 10 years (I was using a Q9550 and hers is an E6600).
I have been wanting to move over to Linux full time but both of us need windows only program for work such as Office, Adobe, DXO, sony vegas, solidworks ect.
I have been using virtual box for years and love most of the features it offers and it has been pretty stable as well. Only issue is the lack of directx support seems to cause issues with some programs and drivers installing. I hear VMware is better.
Does anyone have any experience running a linux base system (most likely ubuntu/mint) with virtual machine for windows as a daily driver / work computer under heavy work loads?
Also does a virtual machine support multiple monitors very well? Both of us run 3 monitor setups
Any tips would be great, first time updating anything computer related in 10 years so I am out of the loop to say the least.
Side note: I am still looking for a few computer items if anyone has some things you are getting rid of. In particular a small 12-14” laptop / tablet for my Mom, preferably with usb 3.0 and HDMI.
Also 8-12tb+ of hard drives, NAS, Video cards that support 3 monitors, Monitors themselves, these are 10 years old and well past their use by date, SSD for working/swap drive, USB 3.0 dock/hub with fast SD card reader, USB 3 PCIe card, 5.25/3.5” front panel USB 3.0 port/SD card reader among other stuff.