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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).

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State of gaming on linux? (feddit.nl)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I used linux in the past, both privately and work-related, but the last time was over 10 years ago, so I'm a bit out of touch. I am in need of a new PC, but it'll be a good year before I have the funds, so for now I am making due with an i5 7500 and a gtx 1660. I do have 32 GB so there's that. I finally feel confident enough to make the permanent switch to linux from windows as all of the programs I use are either available on linux or have a good/better equivalent. The only thing I fear will hold me back is games. I know Steam has Proton now which will run most games, but how does it compare? The games I play most are Skyrim (heavily modded) , RDR2, Witcher 3, Transport fever, Civilization, Crusader kings 3 and Cities Skylines (uninstalled atm waiting for 2). I'm on the fence to either wait until I can afford a new PC and dual boot or make the switch now and deal with a few gaming problems. Thing is, what kind of problems may I expect? Anyone able and knowledgeable to give me some advice?

EDIT: Wow, those are a lot of replies; thank you everyone! You really helped me. I will make the switch sooner rather than later.

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The only experience I have is with Steam Deck and it's fantastic! I love it so much that I've decided to build my next PC as a Linux only box. I am a refugee from /r/patientgamers though. I don't play the new hotness unless it's first party Nintendo stuff.

I'm also so fed up with Microsoft's anti-consumer practices and disastrous updates, so it makes it an easier decision.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Just a heads up, the steam deck can run switch games, often better that the original hardware. If you own a copy of the game it's legal to emulate on your device however you'd like.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I heard that, but I also heard it's kind of a removed to set up with BIOS or something? I was actually messing with an Arcade Punks iso that had some switch games on it and they worked. Terrible selection other than Mario Kart. So I tried to add another one I own and it won't play. I'll eventually try to figure that out.