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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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Why should I primary Linux for Home Desktop and which one do you recommend? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by SendMePhotos@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I've always used Windows and am super comfortable with it. I have set up a dual boot with fedora but don't use it because I have never identified a need to use it. I see a lot of windows hate, so what does Linux have that I need? What can motivate me to migrate? What is a good Linux to have for a desktop + steam?

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[–] Meneldor@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In the last 10 years I've used linux from time to time on my personal PC, mostly used for gaming and web browsing. Always switch back to Windows, because it was not ready for my use, mostly due to gaming.

3 months ago I got fed up by windows forcing on me the connected account and installing crap by default, so I tried a few distrib and stick to ArchLinux, this time I didn't switch back to Windows, and for now, I don't intend to. I don't play online "competitive" FPS anymore, which tend to not work well on linux because of anti cheat. Linux compatibility improve every day for gaming, it has been mostly flaw less for the past 3 months. With the steam deck, compatibility greatly improved, and it's getting better everyday.

I feel like Arch is more snappy than Windows, everything feels more responsive, and man update are so quick, Windows takes forever to update... And I like having more controls of what my PC is doing for better and worse.

Do a list of what you want and don't want for your usage, then try some distrib and check if it fit your needs or not.

[–] angrymouse@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

About competitive FPS I think only valorant does not work with Linux