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So if I replace windows with this does that mean I can say 'I use arch btw'?

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  • K kuberoot@discuss.tchncs.de
    24 May 2025, 09:48

    Is it? Or did they choose Arch because of the ease of setting it up with all the latest software the community was already packaging?

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    woelkchen@lemmy.world
    wrote on 24 May 2025, 10:18 last edited by
    #8

    Is it? Or did they choose Arch because of the ease of setting it up with all the latest software the community was already packaging?

    That's an illogical either or question because it's both. Valve moved from Debian to Arch because of its more recent upstream packages, yes, but Valve's upstream contributions in turn made Arch (and the other distributions) better for gaming.

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    • C classyhatter@sopuli.xyz
      24 May 2025, 07:51

      It's not intended for desktop use.

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      kecessa@sh.itjust.works
      wrote on 24 May 2025, 11:21 last edited by
      #9

      It's very funny to see so many people waiting for a desktop version to switch to Linux on their computer when it wasn't developed to be a desktop OS in the first place and there's similar OS actually meant to be used on desktop PCs that exist...

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      • K kecessa@sh.itjust.works
        24 May 2025, 11:21

        It's very funny to see so many people waiting for a desktop version to switch to Linux on their computer when it wasn't developed to be a desktop OS in the first place and there's similar OS actually meant to be used on desktop PCs that exist...

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        ripcord@lemmy.world
        wrote on 24 May 2025, 12:16 last edited by
        #10

        Yes, like any Linux running KDE. With Steam installed.

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        • R ripcord@lemmy.world
          24 May 2025, 12:16

          Yes, like any Linux running KDE. With Steam installed.

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          corigan@lemm.ee
          wrote on 24 May 2025, 14:50 last edited by
          #11

          This is the worst part of linux. I want to make the switch but the number of distros is overwhelming. Steam OS is appealing because honestly I just want the most tuned for gaming hands off version I can find.

          If it exists just send me the link to the iso lmao.

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          • W woelkchen@lemmy.world
            24 May 2025, 10:18

            Is it? Or did they choose Arch because of the ease of setting it up with all the latest software the community was already packaging?

            That's an illogical either or question because it's both. Valve moved from Debian to Arch because of its more recent upstream packages, yes, but Valve's upstream contributions in turn made Arch (and the other distributions) better for gaming.

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            bright_side_@lemmy.world
            wrote on 24 May 2025, 15:02 last edited by
            #12

            Good point!

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            • C corigan@lemm.ee
              24 May 2025, 14:50

              This is the worst part of linux. I want to make the switch but the number of distros is overwhelming. Steam OS is appealing because honestly I just want the most tuned for gaming hands off version I can find.

              If it exists just send me the link to the iso lmao.

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              mic_check_one_two@reddthat.com
              wrote on 24 May 2025, 15:06 last edited by mic_check_one_two@reddthat.com
              #13

              If you’re looking for a desktop version of SteamOS and are used to using Windows, your best bet is likely Bazzite with the KDE desktop environment. There are mixed feelings among Linux users about immutable distros, (many of the more advanced users feel it is too limiting), but there’s no denying the Bazzite is the most straightforward way to get things like Nvidia drivers and HDR.

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              • M mic_check_one_two@reddthat.com
                24 May 2025, 15:06

                If you’re looking for a desktop version of SteamOS and are used to using Windows, your best bet is likely Bazzite with the KDE desktop environment. There are mixed feelings among Linux users about immutable distros, (many of the more advanced users feel it is too limiting), but there’s no denying the Bazzite is the most straightforward way to get things like Nvidia drivers and HDR.

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                corigan@lemm.ee
                wrote on 24 May 2025, 16:03 last edited by
                #14

                Awesome. Thank you .

                Is it niche or does it have a pretty big community for trouble shooting?

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                • C corigan@lemm.ee
                  24 May 2025, 14:50

                  This is the worst part of linux. I want to make the switch but the number of distros is overwhelming. Steam OS is appealing because honestly I just want the most tuned for gaming hands off version I can find.

                  If it exists just send me the link to the iso lmao.

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                  freebooter69@lemmy.ca
                  wrote on 24 May 2025, 16:09 last edited by
                  #15

                  Omg i hate choice in the marketplace, gimme good old fashioned monopoly any day. /s

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                  • C corigan@lemm.ee
                    24 May 2025, 16:03

                    Awesome. Thank you .

                    Is it niche or does it have a pretty big community for trouble shooting?

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                    mic_check_one_two@reddthat.com
                    wrote on 24 May 2025, 16:09 last edited by
                    #16

                    It has a decent community, yes. It’s basically the go-to gaming distro for many people.

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                    • M mic_check_one_two@reddthat.com
                      24 May 2025, 15:06

                      If you’re looking for a desktop version of SteamOS and are used to using Windows, your best bet is likely Bazzite with the KDE desktop environment. There are mixed feelings among Linux users about immutable distros, (many of the more advanced users feel it is too limiting), but there’s no denying the Bazzite is the most straightforward way to get things like Nvidia drivers and HDR.

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                      coaxil@lemm.ee
                      wrote on 24 May 2025, 16:34 last edited by
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                      I love bazzite on my gaming rig, does what it says on the box, and for the gaming rig I just want a turn key, no faffing, coz it's game time, not work time, and this is what bazzite delivers.

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                      • M mic_check_one_two@reddthat.com
                        24 May 2025, 15:06

                        If you’re looking for a desktop version of SteamOS and are used to using Windows, your best bet is likely Bazzite with the KDE desktop environment. There are mixed feelings among Linux users about immutable distros, (many of the more advanced users feel it is too limiting), but there’s no denying the Bazzite is the most straightforward way to get things like Nvidia drivers and HDR.

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                        zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com
                        wrote on 24 May 2025, 23:30 last edited by
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                        Isn't steam os immutable anyways? They wouldn't be waiting for much

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                        • C classyhatter@sopuli.xyz
                          24 May 2025, 07:51

                          It's not intended for desktop use.

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                          crowbar@lemm.ee
                          wrote on 25 May 2025, 11:44 last edited by
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                          And here i am using steamos for work 😂

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                          • F fartsparkles@lemmy.world
                            24 May 2025, 09:08

                            The side effect of SteamOS is that Arch Linux totally rocks for gaming.

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                            sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
                            wrote on 25 May 2025, 18:18 last edited by
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                            Arch Linux totally rocks for gaming.

                            Any disto with a reasonably recent kernel and drivers will rock for gaming.

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                            • C corigan@lemm.ee
                              24 May 2025, 14:50

                              This is the worst part of linux. I want to make the switch but the number of distros is overwhelming. Steam OS is appealing because honestly I just want the most tuned for gaming hands off version I can find.

                              If it exists just send me the link to the iso lmao.

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                              blametheantifa@lemmy.world
                              wrote on 25 May 2025, 21:31 last edited by
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                              Bazzite is the most “SteamOS” flavor of Linux you can get right now.

                              If you want an OS that has a little more control, go with Kubuntu, which is very friendly. When you’re comfortable with that and familiar enough with Linux to unhappy with Snaps and Canonical, switch to Fedora or OpenSUSE.

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                              • S slazer2au@lemmy.world
                                24 May 2025, 07:25

                                So if I replace windows with this does that mean I can say 'I use arch btw'?

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                                cethin@lemmy.zip
                                wrote on 25 May 2025, 23:28 last edited by
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                                You can without using it if you really want to. I probably wouldn't though. I use Garuda, which is Arch based, but I don't say I use Arch ever. However, basically everything on the Arch wiki will apply (which is probably the greatest resource for Linux even if not on Arch), and also the AUR will work.

                                Just so you're aware though like others have said, this should probably not replace Windows for your desktop. It's designed for a handheld, not a desktop. Use a distro designed for desktop if you want to. Garuda has a great version for gaming that gets you up and running in minutes. There are a lot of other great choices too.

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                                • C corigan@lemm.ee
                                  24 May 2025, 14:50

                                  This is the worst part of linux. I want to make the switch but the number of distros is overwhelming. Steam OS is appealing because honestly I just want the most tuned for gaming hands off version I can find.

                                  If it exists just send me the link to the iso lmao.

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                                  selokichtli@lemmy.ml
                                  wrote on 30 May 2025, 15:39 last edited by selokichtli@lemmy.ml
                                  #23

                                  Honestly, these are the ones that matter. From those, you can choose depending on what type of work are you planning to do with your computer.

                                  For servers:
                                  Red Hat (but it's paid),
                                  OpenSUSE,
                                  Debian,
                                  FreeBSD

                                  Desktop (very new hardware):
                                  Arch,
                                  Fedora

                                  Desktop (other hardware):
                                  Mint,
                                  Ubuntu,
                                  Debian

                                  Hardcore, embedded, very specific needs:
                                  Gentoo,
                                  Slackware,
                                  Arch

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