Stay informed about bazzite
Stay informed about bazzite
This post discusses Bazzite, which isn't derived from Debian or Arch Linux. The term "arch-based distribution" is often used humorously for systems that resemble Arch but aren't truly Arch, such as Manjaro, Endeavour, or Cachyos. Many Debian-based distros operate quite differently from the core Debian philosophy. Most Ubuntu-derived distributions share little beyond package management with Debian itself.
Since you're using Fedora, I wonder what you think about Bazzite. If you're open to exploring different Fedora variants, I can suggest some alternatives. You might enjoy installing other distros beyond the base setup.
Linux has four main foundations: Debian, RedHat, Arch, and others like LFS, Gentoo, Suse, and more independent systems. The top three form the largest portion of what other distributions rely on. Nvidia discontinued support for the 900 and 1000 series cards released in 2014 and 2016, respectively. The 590 driver remains in beta while the 580 driver is still being supported. They plan to address issues and add security updates over the next few years. Offering ten years or more of hardware support is considered reasonable, especially with ongoing driver maintenance.
"Why" is what I mean here, since it’s a question you should reflect on yourself. If you’re simply saying "I don’t want base distros," that would be an illogical view, just like dismissing "Bazzite bad." Most "modified" distros are created to tackle a specific issue or embrace a concept that’s hard to achieve in the original, often because of disagreements over how the community should run things or who should develop them. "Base" distros aren’t inherently better or worse than their variations. For instance, Devuan was formed because its creators wanted multiple init systems supported, following standard UNIX principles, and they rejected systemd lock-in. Debian followed suit with most distros, offering more flexibility for other init systems. So Devuan emerged as a separate project. If you’re interested in that direction, go for it; otherwise, Debian works just fine. Consider the main goals behind a distro’s design. If something excites you about a particular fork, choose it. Otherwise, stick with the original. As for Fedora, it’s impressive but enforces a strict "free software only" stance, meaning non-free tools aren’t included by default in its repos. This can be addressed by using RPM Fusion repos or other methods. Derivative versions might allow more flexibility, either by including non-free software or pre-installing relevant repos. It’s still a compromise. If you prefer not to deal with that limitation, it might not be the right fit. Every distro has its unique characteristics.
Yeah, Fedora is all about enterprise, but honestly I don’t care about that. Stupid? I’m sorry, how do I remember 500 packages needed just to get the right setup? Ubuntu builds on Debian, they’ve changed a lot—even the installer now feels different. Are you calling other distros a joke? You’re lucky you have plenty of time to keep your packages updated. You’re the one maintaining your OS, that’s great. Congrats! I can imagine switching to Arch or Debian and building it myself, but honestly I want to explore more too. Usually I run into missing packages that aren’t mentioned in the docs. Before things got really tough, I stopped trying to fix everything myself and just used a distro instead—it worked for most projects. Most folks just don’t have time or energy to troubleshoot. Distros exist because we outsource package maintenance and testing, letting us focus on other things. Thanks for sharing the details. I almost forgot about Red Hat too.
Honestly, I’m connecting the dots and don’t have a clear response to that question. It’s just my style—I like variety, like having different ice cream flavors. I might be biased because Debian was my first distro, but it didn’t seem ideal for beginners. I think Fedora could be a better pick next, since I know its quirks. Gentoo is another option I’ve considered, though I haven’t managed to install it yet. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it too!
I haven't experimented with Bazzite personally, but I think it works well when your main purpose is gaming and you don’t rely heavily on desktop tasks. It’s essentially similar to other atomic distros, just tailored for gaming needs.
Fedora is managed by a community and isn't connected to my earlier comments. Manjaro faces many problems and struggles with the AUR, making it unreliable for most users. Yes, if you suggest Manjaro to others, I'd find it hard to take it seriously. I personally don’t endorse Manjaro for beginners. I usually just use Fedora KDE, make minor tweaks in settings, and everything works smoothly—no long waits or troubles.
When did anyone ever advise someone to try Arch or Debian Raw for their first Linux experience? I never recommend raw Debian or Arch for newcomers; I don’t even use them myself. Why are you telling me this? That’s why I’ve defended Bazzite here. It’s a straightforward, ready-to-use distro if you’re up for it. If someone didn’t try it, I’d still suggest Kinoite or another lightweight distro, since most apps will work through Flatpaks anyway. Fedora offers a stable base without the issues that come with older releases like Mint but with newer updates.
Isn't this a bit off track? Bazzite originated from fedora. I'm avoiding giving you too much of this information. "Oh, I think I'm being silly using cachyos or steamos, so I need to install base arch to stay smart." Flatpak isn't completely dependable either due to restricted access and problems with steam and virtualmanager; however, you must use flatseal for every flatpak install to adjust permissions. Lastly, fedora ended support for my older GPU after the update, which meant I had to switch distros—it was a bit of a challenge.