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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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[Suggestions] Good distros for gaming (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Basically, I have a laptop (5800H/RTX3050) and Windows is irritating me to no end. I am thinking of completely formatting it and replacing it with whatever distro can give me the best gaming compatibility. For reference, I play - CS:GO, DoTA, Asphalt, and a little bit of Overwatch.

I was thinking of Arch since SteamOS is based on it but would like your opinion on it.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Linux mint give you great driver support and looks (in my opinion) like windows could if it wasn't run by an insane greed machine. It largely stays out of your way and delivers a truly boring Linux experience. If you want a heart racing experience you can try arch which will involve significantly more effort.

Like, if you are super into cars and love spending a bunch of time learning how each part works and reading manuals that is approximately what being an arch user is like. If you just want to buy a car and have it do car things you'll want a boring OS like mint, Ubuntu, or Pop OS.