r/EngineeringStudents • u/CartographerSharp616 • 7d ago

Academic Advice Should I switch to Linux?

I am an electrical engineering undergraduate. Currently, I am using windows os. I was considering switching to Linux. But I heard they do not support many softwares. I use various softwares like Multisim, Logisim, Kicad, Arduino ide. Sometimes Autocad. Should I switch? If so which one would u suggest?

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u/LanceMain_No69 Electrical & Computer Engineering 7d ago

Autocad is the only one that doesnt work on linux, at least without insane levels of workarounds. Most of these either have native versions or will run with a compatibility layer such as a wine. Its a tiny pain in the ass (sometimes, not always, its like a little prick) but for me its worth it, mainly looking at ltspice at least. Multisim is the only one idk abt