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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Tips on distro for gaming (aggregatet.org)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi! I'm getting a new laptop any day now and I plan on going back to Linux after maybe a decade on Windows. What works best for gaming nowadays? Is manjaro good for that? I prefer a distro with a nice name but of course that's not the central thing. I'll also do some book keeping, writing et cetera but I don't think it's much to worry about. I also hope to use my Valve Index on it.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Thank you so much to everyone for answering. Appreciated!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So..., what will it be 😜?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I'm kinda leaning towards Bazzite. I've downloaded it, but I realized I don't have any USD drives at home :-/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Excellent choice! I'm sure you'll manage 😉 (right after you've found yourself a USB drive).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Installing now. Surprised by the amount of work needed to make my BIOS accept that Linux isn't a security risk, but also surprised that Wifi worked just out of the box, even during the installer. A sign I've been away from Linux for a while.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Consider making another post after everything has been done in which you note down your expectations, experiences etc.