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Looking to Switch // Which Distro? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 month ago by intenseStargazer@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Decided to ask here because I feel I'd be grilled on Reddit or anywhere else for this.

With data leaks, security concerns, and Microsoft's spaghetti coding I really think it's time for me to make the switch to Linux.

I will preface that I am used to SteamOS and KDE Plasma on my Steam Deck and love the functionality. It's very intuitive for someone who isn't prone to using a terminal, but I know a general understanding of when to use it and how to not brick my device.

I'm switching due to the security concerns of Windows 11, annoyances I'm sure we've all had, and looking for that hands-on experience for my new personal computer.

I'm going to be building a new gaming PC soon and I'm looking for a number of variables to note, warnings, and suggestions of:

    1. What distro to use that is as customizable as KDE, safe, and intuitive. Or should I stick with it? Any common issues with it or a recommendation?
    1. What games will I need to say goodbye to? I know many games using anticheat won't always work but I understand how Proton and Wine can help for workarounds, I've used some to run Roblox and Rust before on the Deck.
    1. Will I need to replace parts? Maybe a stupid question, but still gotta know.
    1. Is it worth switching for the games I play or is it better to dual-boot/VM?
    1. Any other warnings that may stray me away from Linux (so that I can research and not fall into lol)
    1. Tips on applications for workarounds.
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[-] Heavybell@lemmy.world -4 points 1 month ago

Hot take: Go with Gentoo. Dive into the deep end, manually install your system from the command line. It doesn't get more configurable. You'll be forced t o learn a bunch of stuff tho. But it's not that hard.

If you take this seriously, my advice would be to not go overboard with global USE flags, and keep your CFLAGS standard.

Or go for something like Arch. Maybe CachyOS (tho I hear this has a lot of optimisations that are described as "yolo"…)

AMD graphics work better than nvidia still, but things are getting better, so if you're with team green you might have to replace that or you might have no real problems.

Most games just work. Even stuff with anti-cheat isn't necessarily out (e.g. Helldivers 2, War Thunder and Star Citizen are games with anti-cheat that I play). Best to check protondb if in doubt.

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