I’ve always used Windows and am super comfortable with it. I have set up a dual boot with fedora but don’t use it because I have never identified a need to use it. I see a lot of windows hate, so what does Linux have that I need? What can motivate me to migrate? What is a good Linux to have for a desktop + steam?

  • pelya@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    If you are using your PC to play games, stick to Windows.

    Linux is better if you want to run servers or do software development.

    If you’re a casual user who only uses office software and spreadsheets and watches pirated anime, you can use either but you should use Linux because it’s cheaper.

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      1 year ago

      As a full spare timer gamer I slightly disagree with the point about games, if you can give a very small set of games away you can still play a ton of different games. But… Sometimes you will have to do some stuff to work properly, but it is very doable, i dont think it is will be a no go for anyone actually willing to switch, just my point.

    • dino@discuss.tchncs.de
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      1 year ago

      The first sentence is invalid. There is such a minuscle amount of games not working on linux. On top of it, most games run better on linux (e.g. frametimes). Also your second argument is flawed and outdated. Privacy and having freedom and control is probably a much bigger driver to run and use linux on your desktop.