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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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Finally boarded the ship! And all it took was swallowing my pride. (sh.itjust.works)

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Started learning Linux with Manjaro a few years ago, but there were always stability issues pushing me away from daily driving. I found when I did have time to use my PC, it was largely for gaming, and when any issue presented and needed to be fixed it was a bit of a barrier to entry.

Because of biases I always leaned to Arch for that 'bleeding edge' and rolling updates, so when I gave Linux another shot long term a few months ago I went with EndeavourOS. Everything was rock solid but I found a lot of nitpicks and after a week or so my monitors wouldn't wake from sleep... I of course don't blame the OS as more than likely there was a log somewhere explaining my issue, but I really just want to enjoy playing games after a long day.

So I gave up on my faux dream of living on the edge and instead installed Pop_OS!, and to my pleasant surprise it has been rock solid and performant to boot! My preconceived biases against Debian and it's derivatives drove me to borderline tribalism. Flatpak has remedied worries of outdated packages, and even if I did have an issue (bluetooth headphones defaulting to HSP not AD2P) I found the solution on the archwiki!

The beauty of this ecosystem is that Linux is Linux, we all benefit from improvements so long as they are made open and free, and no matter what flavor you choose, you'll always be part of the family.

Thanks for reading, and thank you to the contributors who work tirelessly to make an open and free desktop a reality :)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You know, I started with Pop! when I changed my gaming rig over a couple years ago. I always said I'd change over to something else, like Arch, which I use on other systems.

But Pop! has been surprisingly good. It's a nice mix of stability and ability to swap out parts without issue. For example, I use the Liquorix kernel (similar goal to Arch's Zen kernel) instead of the default Pop! kernel without any issue at all.

So I've just never changed it. I update of course but it's the same original install it's always been. Great experience.

[–] OldPain 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you're gaming on Linux I can't recommend Nobara enough. Optimized from the kernel out for gaming and based on Fedora. It autoinstalls graphics drivers on first boot, includes steam, lutris, proton, wine, and everything else you need to play out of the box. Also has Proton-Up, so you have a nice little easy GUI way to install the latest Proton versions. Developed by GloriousEggroll of GE-Proton fame.

For reference, I use a 3060 and play most games in 4K@144hz at medium-highest settings comfortably. I also run a second monitor which Nobara handles seemlessly, so good to go for Multi-Display setups too.

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

I have been looking at Nobara. But I do wonder about impending issues with Fedora (on which it is based), and I also really like the custom version of Gnome that System76 worked out for Pop.

I use Proton-Up as well, and your performance sounds similar to mine.

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

What impending issues worry you?