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    One OS to rule them all, one OS to find them, one OS to bring them all and in the light bind them. (discuss.tchncs.de)
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    [–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

    Still just a bit worried about everything I use not being compatible. Windows is the normie choice so chances are if it exists there's a Windows version but with Linux I'd start from scratch.

    Tell you what, when I replace my motherboard in a couple weeks, I'll slot this M.2 I've got and put a Linux partition on it. Any recommendations on what 'version' to start with for a heavy gamer? The different names of Linux 'versions' are kernels, right?

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

    The different names of Linux 'versions' are kernels, right?

    Not really, the kernel is basically the only thing all distros share in common. The different Linux "distros" (as in distributions) are called that precisely because they have different ways of distributing the software they use to build the OS. They use different means to achieve the same goal.

    Any recommendations on what 'version' to start with for a heavy gamer?

    I am biased towards Fedora since I am a contributor of the project, but you can't go wrong with Ubuntu either. It's more popular so there's a lot more content about it online if you need help.

    The only thing I recommend against is using small, niche distros or DIY distros (like Arch) as your first. Stick with big distros with big communities and don't be afraid to ask questions in the forums if there's any doubts or if you face any issues.

    It sounds daunting in the beginning, but it's way easier than the internet make it seem.

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

    Ah okay, thank you for clearing the terminology up a bit. So the distros are what have different names and have unique contributions from different people, the kernel is just the common 'core' they expand off? I think I got it.

    I hear a lot of people mention Arch to the point it's a meme but I'll take your advice and steer clear. Ubuntu is the one I'm probably most familiar with on a name basis to the point I thought it and 'Linux' meant the same thing. I might start with Ubuntu only for the sake of documentation and once I get a familiar idea of how to do basic commands and troubleshooting, I'll give your Fedora a shot.

    The only thing that's kept me from the switch is compatibility concerns. Lots and lots of people harp on about that and until Steam Deck I wasn't even sure I'd be able to game with it. I'm ready to break my Microsoft chains though.

    [–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

    I wasn't even sure I'd be able to game with it. I'm ready to break my Microsoft chains though.

    Oh, don't worry, unless you are really into competitive multiplayer games with anti-cheat software, you'll likely have a great experience gaming on Linux! Just don't forget to tick the Proton compatibility layer option on Steam's settings (if they haven't yet made that the default, I'm not sure nowadays).

    In any case, if you're wary if a certain game you want to play is playable or not, just check on ProtonDB.