These work well for those situations.
These work well for those situations.
Hi everyone. I've been using Windows until recently, except when I tried dual booting Kali and everything went wrong. I ended up back on Windows within a few days. I play CS2 casually and do some light coding/programming—nothing too complex. I'm using Chrome and think Spotify would be helpful. Should I consider OpenSuse? Any suggestions? Also, I have an AMD 7700x and 6800xt, and I know Linux works well with those chips.
It depends on how familiar you are with Linux and what level of simplicity you're after. I usually choose Ubuntu because it performs well and offers solid support for most needs. Both Opensuse and Ubuntu handle the latest AMD graphics quite effectively. Since both are popular Linux distributions, they should generally work well. However, Ubuntu is recommended mainly because of its user-friendly Snap package manager and the likelihood that drivers will be installed automatically. If not, it's usually not too difficult to set up yourself, and AMD even provides guidance for Ubuntu users: https://www.amd.com/en/support/linux-drivers
AMD drivers are now integrated directly into the kernel, eliminating the need for extra steps. For a brief period, I suggest avoiding Ubuntu. Version 24.04 has encountered several problems. A comparable alternative would be Fedora. In practical terms, the base system offers little value unless you're deeply involved in system details. The choice of desktop environment often matters more than it used to. Gnome is improving but may require some adjustments if you prefer a non-default interface—extensions help, though updates can lag and sometimes break. With KDE 6.x fully adopting Wayland, I recommend that path; the new interface feels more familiar for Windows users.
Never realized this before; stopped using it after April 22nd mainly for ease with Windows.
OpenSUSE and Fedora disable hardware-accelerated codecs. If you're open to community-driven options, there are alternative packages available. OpenSUSE and Fedora Codecs may change soon, so keep an eye on updates. These distros rely on their parent companies for funding. Ubuntu remains stable, but Snap support is waning among developers. Flatpak is growing but still lacks strong Ubuntu backing. Deb packages sit in a similar spot right now. Both can run on Ubuntu with tools like gdebi, though they won't be available in the App Store. Native Deb packages might return soon, but future plans could shift as immutability trends continue. For reliability, consider Linux Mint or PopOS—both use Ubuntu LTS, support Deb and Flatpak, and don’t disable codecs.