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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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Linux distribution for gaming and media centre. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Heya! I’m looking to install Linux for the first time on parts from my old pc builds to use as a media centre and multiplayer gaming system in my living room. Something with as clean as possible interface with room for customization would be cool. Oh and support for my old nvidia gpu.

I’m also looking for general tips and advice for beginners if anyone has some to share.

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[+] [email protected] -18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Linux is probably not the wisest choice for gaming - that would still be Windows. Anyway, the distribution does not matter that much. You can install most Linux and cross-platform software on most distributions. Do not choose your system because of what comes as the default desktop, default package set et cetera. Try a few ones. Read some reviews.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Go and tell your exciting information to Valve. They'll certainly appreciate your input how Steam Deck with SteamOS is dead in the water.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 year ago (5 children)

it is strange you got downvoted because certain important games and tools does not work on Linux such as game pass or Destiny 2

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

Destiny 2 is an important game? XD

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

It used to be a couple of years ago.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I buy and play games, I don’t pay for a subscription where a massive corporation gets the bulk of the money while the developers get squat.

Destiny is not an important game. It’s one game as a service designed to be as grindy as possible.

I’ll be fine with Linux.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

GamePass is a service for mildly entertaining games (around 7/10 score). The better ones leave the service Netflix style all the time and for the games I've checked DLC was not included, so purchasing needed.

Destiny 2 fell down to mixed reception in recent months according to Steam. Most Sony PC games launch Steam Deck verified these days. Same for many other games. Since SteamOS is a Linux distribution, compatibility extends to other mainstream distributions.

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

Gamepass Cloud works. What won't work is Gamepass PC, because Microsoft doesn't care, and wraps it up in an unmodifiable container.