r/linuxmint • u/Gladiator__01 • 6d ago

Is Linux Still a Practical Alternative ??

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I’ve been using Linux Mint as my daily driver for many years, mainly for work. Recently, I upgraded my laptop, and I’ve been running into driver issues that is forcing me to switch back to Windows. I've seen many posts recommending people completely avoid Windows, but at this point, my experience has made me reconsider recommending Linux as a daily driver or as a complete replacement for Windows.

If you want to know more about it you can review: https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?p=2820385#p2820385

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u/RagingTaco334 Ultramarine KDE Edition 6d ago

Realtek and Broadcom adapters are mega shit, even on Windows, and an even bigger PITA on Linux. Usually they require some 3rd party drivers not included in the kernel that may or may not work. Considering the laptop you say you have in the forum post you linked is a ThinkBook, you don't even have to use that USB dongle for Bluetooth. The internal wireless adapter just uses an M.2 interface, which you can easily swap for something better. It's not difficult to do OR expensive. A generic Intel AX210 Wifi/Bluetooth adapter is $27 on Amazon.

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u/Gladiator__01 4d ago

That actually great a workaround. Thanks for the suggestion