Hi, I’m new to Linux, I recently switched from Windows. I do have some prior experience with Linux, since our laboratory computing cluster runs Ubuntu.
I have a few questions.
As a scientist, I often use software that requires some customization. For example, I installed ImageJ through the software manager, which downloaded it as a .deb package. The issue is that I rely on plugins for this application, and I’m not able to modify the installed files as I would on Windows. Normally, I would just drop plugins into the appropriate folder and be done with it.
Is there a workaround for this on Linux, or would it be better to download ImageJ directly from the official website and manage it manually? Also, are there any security risks associated with doing so? I read that I should stick to apt and software manager apps and no search for apps on internet.
On another note, I’m using a MediaTek MT7902 network controller. From what I’ve gathered, it currently lacks proper Linux driver support, although there seems to be a patch under development.
Is there a reliable way to known if this patch will be ever added to Linux? Or would it be more simple to replace the network controller with a supported one?
Thanks!