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Switching to Bazzite Linux as an alternative to Windows 11

Switching to Bazzite Linux as an alternative to Windows 11

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coolsa
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02-03-2021, 07:46 PM
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I aim to switch to Bazzite Linux for my upcoming gaming PC and need it to run smoothly as a regular desktop alongside using it to launch games on Steam. My next build will be all-AMD, so I won’t have to deal with Nvidia drivers. Your current setup still runs on Windows 10. How does Bazzite stack up against Linux Mint in terms of daily usability?
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coolsa
02-03-2021, 07:46 PM #1

I aim to switch to Bazzite Linux for my upcoming gaming PC and need it to run smoothly as a regular desktop alongside using it to launch games on Steam. My next build will be all-AMD, so I won’t have to deal with Nvidia drivers. Your current setup still runs on Windows 10. How does Bazzite stack up against Linux Mint in terms of daily usability?

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BlueFyrre
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02-03-2021, 09:40 PM
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I wouldn’t be able to discuss it directly, but if I were interested, I’d run it in a virtual machine to experiment and discover what’s essential. In fact, it seems they provide a ready-to-use VM for download.
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BlueFyrre
02-03-2021, 09:40 PM #2

I wouldn’t be able to discuss it directly, but if I were interested, I’d run it in a virtual machine to experiment and discover what’s essential. In fact, it seems they provide a ready-to-use VM for download.

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02-04-2021, 01:37 AM
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bazzite as a regular use comes with its own challenges. As long as everything runs smoothly within the fixed OS and flatpak environment, it works fine. But once you try to go beyond that, things get tough. Even with updates and promises, Linux support remains inconsistent, and fixing issues after breaking rules takes more time than actually getting the system properly configured. Many still avoid this approach.
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ckg63
02-04-2021, 01:37 AM #3

bazzite as a regular use comes with its own challenges. As long as everything runs smoothly within the fixed OS and flatpak environment, it works fine. But once you try to go beyond that, things get tough. Even with updates and promises, Linux support remains inconsistent, and fixing issues after breaking rules takes more time than actually getting the system properly configured. Many still avoid this approach.

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CyberPim
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02-09-2021, 06:23 AM
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I've been running it as a HTPC and it's a huge improvement over Windows. Although @manikyath mentioned some setup challenges because of restricted access, there aren't many guides available. Still, a console is *really* great!
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CyberPim
02-09-2021, 06:23 AM #4

I've been running it as a HTPC and it's a huge improvement over Windows. Although @manikyath mentioned some setup challenges because of restricted access, there aren't many guides available. Still, a console is *really* great!

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02-09-2021, 09:39 AM
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JayTwoCents shared a video on Bazzite a few weeks back that caught my attention. Watch it if you haven’t seen it yet.
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cHiMiRaTa
02-09-2021, 09:39 AM #5

JayTwoCents shared a video on Bazzite a few weeks back that caught my attention. Watch it if you haven’t seen it yet.

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02-09-2021, 10:16 AM
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The simplest method to explore a Linux distribution before installing it is visiting https://distrosea.com. This allows you to experience various desktop environments directly in a web browser. Ultimately, with Linux you just pick the one that appeals to you the most. Yes, you might not have the newest options for gaming, but they will still function well for that purpose.
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02-09-2021, 10:16 AM #6

The simplest method to explore a Linux distribution before installing it is visiting https://distrosea.com. This allows you to experience various desktop environments directly in a web browser. Ultimately, with Linux you just pick the one that appeals to you the most. Yes, you might not have the newest options for gaming, but they will still function well for that purpose.

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