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What are some TV specific Linux distros? What are your experiences with them? (slrpnk.net)
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I'm considering replacing my Nvidia Shield in the future and plan to build a small TV box as its replacement. I'm curious about what operating systems people typically use for these types of TV-specific devices, as well as which desktop environments are preferred. Is KDE or GNOME better optimized for use on TVs?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I’m mid-point of doing the same thing. So far my narrowed down options are Fedora, Arch, Nobara, and uBlue Bazzite. You need an OS that supports HDR, which means a more cutting edge distribution with either a rolling release cycle like Arch, or a more frequent release cycle like Fedora. Nobara and Bazzite are set up out of the box for gaming and streaming, so those are two likely candidates for you.