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I don't game, but if I did, yes, I'd use Linux as my gaming platform. Just way more cuztomizable.
Linux desktop? I feel like a Linux desktop requires too much tinkering. It's nice for the steam deck because of valve's direct support for the hardware and os both in hand. If you take a common gaming desktop you'll probably run into lots of issues like 75% of gaming desktops on steam use Nvidia. 60% of controllers on steam are Xbox which has a bit of setup requirements and sometimes even then the drivers don't work.
Overall I love Linux. I love it in an environment where it's directly supporting me and my hardware. I simply do not get that with my common gaming desktop.
That is true, but some people just like to tinker.
That is somewhat the beauty of it. I don't game, I just go to work and go home, so I have some free time to tinker and share what I have done/found/made.
Absolutely and that's a great way to look at it. If you like to tinker as a hobby then Linux is amazing. I even have a Linux computer meant for tinkering and do enjoy it. That said I switch to my Windows computer when I want to focus on playing games purely because that Linux computer isn't up to the task even with proton.
I use Windows basically for work only. It's just easier cuz everything is stacked against Microsoft products.
Or if I'm at home, I RDP to the PC at work and just use that.