Choose your operating system: Windows 11 or Linux.
Choose your operating system: Windows 11 or Linux.
Following the release of Windows 11, several concerns have emerged, such as needing an online Microsoft account and limiting support to newer devices. Many people are considering staying with Linux instead of upgrading. (It seems Secure Boot in Windows 11 can prevent Linux installation, making dual booting impractical.)
It seems gaming on Linux is unlikely unless significant progress is achieved, which would likely mean many users will give up their data to Microsoft.
I keep my answers distinct from my own poll. The network condition is a major issue for me. Most games today are available online, but having options that work offline is still valuable. That’s why I’ll never purchase an Xbox. As Modern Vintage Gamer pointed out, removing the X/S series from the internet blocks access to most console libraries. This is why I’m moving to Linux—especially Manjaro—using KDE Desktop.
In technical terms, once it’s swapped, my current setup is likely moving to Linux—most probably Kubuntu—provided the capture cards I intend to use function correctly. I’m not keen on fussing with Windows 11 on a 3770 just for this purpose; a dedicated capture PC will be more suitable. Eventually, the replacement machine will still be an 11.
It seems there have been significant advancements in gaming on Linux. Most recent titles can be played fully with Wine or Proton, except where DRM prevents such use. Additionally, many console emulators perform comparably if not better than their Windows counterparts. Interestingly, the Wii U Emulator Cemu runs more smoothly on Wine in Linux than natively on Windows.
It’s clear you prefer sticking with Debian and GNOME Flashback. Windows has been causing you a lot of trouble lately.
I'm considering setting up a dual boot between Windows 10 and Debian (installing KDE and tweaking it to my liking, UnixPorn-style). I originally wanted Windows 11, since they addressed many UI issues with Windows 10 and added the ability to run Android apps, which was something I really needed. However, if I can't get Windows 11 onto my Ryzen 7 1700-based machine, Linux is the only option. Updated June 29, 2021 by Ash_Kechummm – I realized the current version is still Windows 10, not Windows 1.
I really enjoy Linux and have relied on it as my primary operating system for years. But now it’s not an option for me due to anti-cheat software. The only way to return to using Linux would be to stop gaming with friends, which I’m not ready to do. Since the Windows 11 dev preview has been available since its release, I’ve been spending my day on it and find it impressive. Still, I won’t tackle anything significant there. For crucial tasks I’ll use a USB stick with Linux installed, boot it up, handle the essentials, then switch back to Windows.