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

I have always liked Windows, but I'm always two versions behind and have never actually experienced any other OS. I'm open to Linux, but it also scares the shit out of me because I'll essentially go back to knowing fuck all about the OS on my PC.

And I've also heard gaming can be complicated on Linux, whether or not that's true.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Most games are ok, big online games are usually not (anything that has kernel level anti cheat, straight up bans Linux, or uses a third party launcher that doesn't have much support on Linux). Usually can be overcome, but can result in a ban. For those games, you can either dual boot or virtualize Windows (which also can get u banned).

Tons of games have Proton support (check ProtonDB). If you select a stable distro and don't install custom stuff, you should be good without knowing much besides hitting Update all button from time to time and pasting any error message you get into your preferred search engine. Hell you can install SteamOS and be eternally happy.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I hope you aren't running EOL software. You aren't running EOL software right?

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

I'm on Windows 10 currently, so not quite two versions behind, but I held onto XP and 7 for ages.

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

Just keep in mind you have until Oct of next year to migrate. Either go for Windows 11, Linux or Mac OS.

You can't safely stay. Don't sacrifice your own security because of some personal vendetta against Microsoft. Windows 11 is very similar to Windows 10.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks for the heads up. I don't really have a vendetta against Microsoft, I just hear a lot of moaning over how bad 11 is and have been hesitant to upgrade thus far. Even if it isn't great, I managed to strip 10 down in a way that it closely resembles 7, so I'm sure I can do something similar.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

You know what else resembles windows 7?

A default install of Linux Mint!

[–] RampantParanoia2365 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

No idea what that is, but probably not. Pretty much just stuff from the Discover thing. The biggest thing is Blender, also from the Discover.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Discover is the KDE app center. However, that's not relevant to Windows.