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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).

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Looking to make the switch (lemmy.ca)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi everyone, looking to make the switch from windows. I'm reasonably technically apt but not a programmer by any means. I've been doing some homework on which distro I would like to use and pop_os kinda feels like the right direction. I'm running an Nvidia 3060TI on a Ryzen 5600 chip set on an Asus tuf motherboard. Any other distros I should be looking at, and does somebody have a link for a comprehensive guide to installing? I'm looking to continue running windows on the side until such a time as I am comfortable enough with linux that I don't need it.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Others have posted way more in-depth responses so I'm just here to provide some encouragement!

It looks like you've done your research if you've decided on pop. I personally use Fedora but I also don't do much gaming so my needs are better met by it. Once you've gotten used to Linux, you'll realize how little of a difference there actually is between most distros so don't sweat it too much.

I wish you luck in your endeavors (pun intended) and I hope you find it suits your needs!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Nice! For multiboot, I strongly recommend relEFInd.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Is Fedora "bad" for gaming? How so? I have steam installed and a couple of games but, granted, I don't game much these days! Would like to know more as I kind of have settled for Fedora

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

One of the best gaming distros (Nobara) is fedora based.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's not bad but there are simply better distros if you want a seamless gaming experience. Nvidia drivers are a big reason in my case. Pop works with Nvidia right out of the box (assuming you download the Nvidia iso) and Nobara has some great gaming tweaks so no, Fedora is not bad for gaming. It's simply not the best if you're really serious about gaming.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

@jameskirk @tkk13909 I like nobara but it’s slightly harder to install than pop