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help me choose my next distro (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Triage8420@lemmy.ml to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml
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I'm resetting windows 10 on my Thinkpad T580 for work but would like to create a partition for linux. It's an older laptop and really chugs through games like Minecraft or RuneScape but I enjoy playing relaxing games while I listen to audiobooks at night. I grew up using windows which is why I've mostly used Ubuntu and ZorinOS in the past but I'd like to expand my horizons to something like kubuntu. I value good UI/UX design and something lightweight for my old potato. Any recommendations on Linux distros?

** Thanks for all the input! I tried Fedora first but it felt kind of clunky to me. Then I tried out Mint xfce and it's right up my alley! I can run a separate Firefox profile right off the task bar that runs outside of my VPN which is perfect for Netflix and other sites that have issues. So far loving how customizable it is. Minecraft runs ok off GDLauncher, and lutris is really cool. I forgot I had a boat load of old GOG games that are perfect for this laptop. I really fucking love Linux ๐Ÿ˜†

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[โ€“] biscuitsofdeath@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'm using pop os, but it I build a new PC I might switch to fedora or steamos

[โ€“] RassilonianLegate@mstdn.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

@biscuitsofdeath @Triage8420

Part of me wants to use HoloISO (community SteamOS) on a future PC and plug it in to the TV for my partner, but another part of me is Living in hope that official SteamOS 3 will *finally* be released by valve *any day now*

[โ€“] biscuitsofdeath@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm in the same boat, but I was told it's just better to run Fedora and add the steam shit to it and will effectively be the same thing.

[โ€“] RassilonianLegate@mstdn.social 1 points 1 year ago

@biscuitsofdeath
Yeah I like Fedora, it's what I run on my Laptop (with KDE)

[โ€“] Stardenver@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wouldn't use SteamOS on a PC. It only supports a certain set of hardware, is not really meant to be used on a desktop pc and they don't seem to provide updates that frequently/often. Also installation is not that easy for non-technical users. But feel free to give it a try.

[โ€“] biscuitsofdeath@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

In another thread I mention that I was thinkingabout using Fedora with steam installed which is basically what steamos is. I think I'm settled on fedora, but my new PC plans are on hold. Might get a steam deck or meta quest, idk.