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Distro Recommendations (kbin.earth)

submitted 21 hours ago by HarkMahlberg@kbin.earth to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world

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I have a home built PC that I want to get off Windows 11.

Specs:

Ryzen 3700X, upgrading to a 5800X3D soon
RTX 2080 Super
500GB NVME for OS, 2TB SATA SSD for files, programs, etc.
1440p Ultrawide monitor
an 8bitdo Ultimate controller

Usage:

I usually play indie games, emulators, and occasional AAA games. Most of my library is on Steam, with some games on GOG, e.g. Cyberpunk.
I have an original Steam Link in my living room, and I use it to play games from my PC on the couch. Does Steam on Linux even support this?
I also write game mods, so I need a distro that is a good fit for software development (C++, Python, and Lisp).
Random miscellany: I use mullvad VPN, stream movies from a friend's plex server, and use an SFTP client to back up photos and videos from my phone.

I've been an on/off Linux user in the past, so I know my way around basic/intermediate terminal usage and configuration. Buuuut every previous attempt to move to Linux ended in disaster, so I have little patience for asterisks, strings attached, etc. If you're offering a distro I've never heard of before, you're probably gonna be hard pressed to convince me.

Thanks for the help!

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[–] Hund@feddit.nu 9 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

Linux Mint!

It's based on Ubuntu, which means broad support for basically everything, including niche things like the Mullvad VPN client.

Mint has been around for a long time and they have had plenty of time to prove their place as a stable and reliable alternative.

Their software center includes well integrated support for Flatpaks, which is a a must have for things like Steam.

Mint is polished both visually and technically speaking. It's a great general purpose option for both beginners and experienced users.

However. I might not be as 'cool' as some other new shiny players, which seems to be important for some, but I don't feel comfortable recommending something that most likely last for a few years.

Mint is not something that I use myself, but it's what I generally recommend to most users. I hope that excludes me me as some Mint fanboy.

[–] Mangoholic@lemmy.ml 1 points 40 minutes ago

Second that, ubuntu sucked, but mint is great so far.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 4 points 5 hours ago

I use Mint for gaming (Steam), some light development and AI work and all everyday computing tasks. It works really well and with minimal hassle. The cool kids will scoff, but for people who just want to get stuff done it's great.