Windows is malware… I just need to commit to Linux… should I duel boot? Halp!
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No, go full Linux sir 🫡
… fedora? I have run Ubuntu before but… it’s k… thoughts?
I personally like arch based distros other than that I would recommend Debian or Ubuntu
Ty, arch is more hard core, right?
Not really, it has rolling changes so the updates comes often and may break if you don’t know what you are doing- besides that it has amazing documentation which helps a ton.
Oh, ok that makes sense… I’ll check it out 🧡
Have fun and enjoy the learning while using arch. And don’t forget to ever mention you use arch btw
Why?
It’s a joke in the community. Is like people that do CrossFit, they never miss a chance to let others know as they are proud of it
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If you dual boot, you'll always have a crutch. You know what to do.
Loving Pop!_OS which is Ubuntu based
I an most familiar with Ubuntu but need to just commit to something… no one has said fedora… interesting
Was just thinking about doing this today!!! I have a windows pc, literally just sitting there being my plex server, lol. I might actually use it if it wasn’t windows.
Lol, plex I super lol, I just am getting fed up with windows… I just need to do it
Just run from a jump drive until you find your flavor. Me personally I run my main Ubuntu off one of my pi 4s. Gaming on alienware with windows and a few other separate pcs for my separate linux flavors. Idk im a bit of a junkie.
But I think you are on to something, separating tasks to different hardware is I think a good thing… what is your main game rn?
Dude, gaming on Linux has really stepped up with Steam pushing Proton. I’m on Ubuntu and game on steam. I’ve been playing God of War and the FFVII remake. Both okay flawless.
Yo! I love to hear this… I am a multi player junkie… I need to see if my games are able to run on Linux… value is doing great work with proton
Really!? Mannnn im going to give it go tomorrow, i seen some people complain but if its as smooth as the battle.net app on Unbuntu im there. After upgrading to gigabit DL times have cut down so im ready to part ways and do a clean install on my laptop its the last device i got running windows.
Go for it. Fuck windows.
But yeah, check out protondb.com. Tons of titles playing flawlessly on Linux.
Yeah it did help a lot, i mean finding your favor for each task was the fun part. I spent so much time with each that one that i just started segregating them, i do go to pawn shops and order broken electronics on ebay for cheap, and make Frankensteins. Cuts costs and its a bit of a hobby of mine. Recently i put L4T on a old switch i reconstructed 😂 im a FPS and RPG guy so all resident evils, all dooms, elden ring, and the PS ports that been releasing on PC, but ill tell you my little secret im a COD player lol MW2 paired with 3090 on ultra settings is my forte.
Respect! I hear great thing about these rpgs… I have only played one rpg before, kotor.
FPS… my fav, the new cod is good, haven’t played one in years, but have had fun with this one
KOTOR hehehehe thats a classic! If they ever do a remake im there for it! That old school republic commando was my shit too. Im kind of an oldschool gamer. I still play Starcraft Brood War almost religiously. I do love the zombies easter eggs too so far only ones im missing is from WWII, vanguards zombies was lowkey clutch as well! This was a nice thread man thanks!
I literally just posted this, great minds, lol
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I would recommend a second SSD where you can play with Linux until you get the hang of it. A Debian based distro like Ubuntu or PopOS provides a perfect out-of-the-box experience and lets you start getting used to working in the terminal. Once you crack the basics you'll never want to go back to windows as a daily driver. I wouldn't use arch as my first foray into Linux personally.
Why dual boot initially? As many have pointed out gaming compatibility can be problematic. Proton has come a hell of a long way but sometimes you just want something to work and work well in your downtime without faff. Also, unfortunately ,a lot of productivity apps like the Adobe CC need windows. You can get them running on Linux.. just about.. but frankly it's a shit experience. Also, there are times when you'll still just need that dirty second OS to get something running quickly (and you don't have time to track through stack overflow for 3 hours in pursuit of exceptionally high IQ solutions, fun as it may be)..