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[akirasendo17]

I've been using Windows for about a decade now and I am planning to switch to another Operating System which is similar on how Windows Operates. I am currently using Windows for academic purposes such as writing document in MS Office Products, programming using Dev C++, Photoshop etc. These application are crucial since I am studying Computer Engineering and needed an OS that can handle IDE application and similar products like AutoCAD.

Can anyone suggest a different OS that maintains its user friendly interface and can provide similar function from Windows?

However, is it possible to install two OS in one PC?

yes you can I can suggest use ubuntu, den install virtualbox then run windows inside,

I doubt you can run windows application which need 3D/GPU acceleration from VirtualBox. IIRC VirtualBox have limited 3D/GPU acceleration support.

yes you can run windows application on linux just use playonlinux

I use Wine/PlayOnLinux & i know those have good 3D/GPU acceleration, but those aren't part of VirtualBox.

yes correct, playonlinux can be run ubuntu, itself, means even without using virtualbox you can run windows application, I can also play dota2 with ubuntu, without any issue sorry I answer both question the last time

[akirasendo17]

I've been using Windows for about a decade now and I am planning to switch to another Operating System which is similar on how Windows Operates. I am currently using Windows for academic purposes such as writing document in MS Office Products, programming using Dev C++, Photoshop etc. These application are crucial since I am studying Computer Engineering and needed an OS that can handle IDE application and similar products like AutoCAD.

Can anyone suggest a different OS that maintains its user friendly interface and can provide similar function from Windows?

However, is it possible to install two OS in one PC?

Yes it is possible, even if you are in ubuntu, and you want to install windows you can do it, simple make a partition or free up a space, just like windows and install
its a bit tricky from the start, but you can do it since there are lots of tips and help in the community

[noormcs5]

However, is it possible to install two OS in one PC?

You can install any number of OS on different partitions with the dual boot option but you will be able to open/load one window/OS at a time. If you want to operate window and linux at the same time, you can install virtual machine on the windows OS and install Linux on the virtual machine. In the later scenario you will be required to have enough free Ram and harddisk to meet the requirements of both the operating systems.