Comment on SteamOS finally released by Valve
Corigan@lemm.ee 1 week agoThis 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.
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
Omg i hate choice in the marketplace, gimme good old fashioned monopoly any day. /s
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.
Mic_Check_One_Two@reddthat.com 1 week ago
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 operating systems, but there’s no denying the Bazzite is the most straightforward way to get things like Nvidia drivers and HDR.
coaxil@lemm.ee 1 week ago
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.
zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com 1 week ago
Isn’t steam os immutable anyways? They wouldn’t be waiting for much
Corigan@lemm.ee 1 week ago
Awesome. Thank you .
Is it niche or does it have a pretty big community for trouble shooting?
Mic_Check_One_Two@reddthat.com 1 week ago
It has a decent community, yes. It’s basically the go-to gaming distro for many people.