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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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I changed my main machine over to Linux in the beginning of April, setting it up on its own NVMe so I could keep my other drive with Windows 10 intact and dual boot when needed.

I've been having a blast - ricing hyprland, better workflows, great gaming experiences.

Then yesterday I realized that I hadn't actually bothered to dual boot once since testing out the Windows entry in my systemd-boot menu when I first set it up.

Guess who just gained a 1TB drive to install more games?

I wiped out the Windows drive with no remorse. Damn, that felt good.

Goodbye Windows, you won't be missed.

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[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I've kinda been putting off switching to Linux until the steam OS goes to desktops more officially, since it's pretty close to just being used as a gaming rig, but I'm running out of patience. I had Ubuntu for a while like 15 years ago.

How are the drivers for a 1060 GPU?

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Nvidia drivers are a bit more of a hassle than amd but apparently bazzite does a good job at working out of the box with nvidia.

[–] domi@lemmy.secnd.me 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Bazzite has a version for legacy Nvidia GPUs (including the 10xx series). I would start there.

SteamOS, even if it releases anytime soon, most likely will not support your GPU.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 days ago

I really thought that particular card would get patched in. It was so popular and a lot of machines from that timeframe aren't win 11 supported.

[–] domdanial@reddthat.com 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Bazzite has been out of the box solid as my 2nd Linux attempt. Except for one little issue with refresh rates above 120 on the desktop. It has both handheld and desktop builds, comes with steam installed, GNOME or Plasma interface.

My 1080ti didn't have any driver issues as far as I can tell.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago

Thanks. I was planning on just going to Mint, but I may go for Bazzite instead by the sounds of it.