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this post was submitted on 15 Sep 2023
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I agree with you but Linux or any OS won't make miracles. Some older hardware is so bad(even when was new) that is not suited for something like games. We need to be realistic too.
Agreed. Though in the context of trying to convince someone to commit to Linux, suggesting that they buy new hardware would make them have second thoughts (about Linux, given that their stuff works okay with Windows).
Sure, it's better for them to have a better idea of what they're getting into (NVIDIA and Linux mixes like oil and water), but that might be better off stated as "If you're intending to upgrade your hardware, better stay away from NVIDIA." (Or something along those lines.)
I'm now way more willing to switch to hardware that'd play nice with Linux now that I've made the jump. In fact, if I have the money, I would have already ditched my graphics card for something better (looking at getting an RX 6650 XT).