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The original was posted on /r/linux_gaming by /u/Trashfrog on 2023-09-11 18:00:54.
I have a unique situation here. I've never used Linux before.
I have a 13-year-old laptop running Windows 7. It's not the most powerful, but it can handle some tasks and stream games via Steam Link to my desktop at home. I mostly use it for browsing and gaming on Steam. However, in a few weeks, Steam will no longer support Windows 7. So, I'm considering wiping it clean and installing a Linux distribution.
I'm leaning towards trying out Fedora, but I'm open to suggestions. My question might be related to the distribution, though I'm not entirely sure. The internal keyboard and trackpad on my laptop no longer work, so I always carry an external keyboard and mouse with me. When I connect them, everything works fine. However, this also means that I'll need to install Linux and update drivers and packages using the external keyboard and mouse. Will any distribution's installation process recognize and work with my external keyboard and mouse, even in a minimal setting? I don't want to render my laptop unusable.
Unless the keyboard and mouse is bluetooth, it should be fine. USB keyboards and mice work fine.
Also, during installation, the RGB or other advanced functionality might not work. Unsure if that's a dealbreaker.