Most Linux distributions focus on productivity, development, gaming, or a combination of those. Some, however, choose a different path, which is what Neptune Linux has done.
If you've been thinking about switching to Linux, these apps are going to make life much easier for you as a Windows user.
There are some other benefits to using an OS within a VM, like having a virtual drive that grows and shrinks based on what you need. If I need a bit more oomph, I can reconfigure my VM with more RAM ...