Ubuntu 18.04
Ubuntu 18.04
Hi I've been reading about this new Ubuntu release and looks like they've dropped that Unity desktop that ate RAM like Chrome, I'd love to install it and remove Bloat 10 forever from my computer but I don't know if my games will run on it, I mainly play: League Of Legends DOTA 2 Fallout 4 Other AAA games Another big issue would be network config, right now all of the computers on my network have different Windows versions (10 and 7 basically), I use mine to access a single partition on the home NAS (that runs W7) will Ubuntu be able to access and modify this partition? Is my rig absolutely compatible with this OS? (sig)
Games are simple to verify, just open Steam and check. If available, they'll launch. For your NAS, it's straightforward—no Windows 10 required; I've configured the same setup at home.
Absolutely, if your setup is really robust, you can launch Windows 10 inside a virtual machine and play games without any trouble. I’ve done it with Windows 7 in a VM too, and everything works smoothly. My NAS devices run without problems on Ubuntu, and I’m using the older versions 14.04 LTS and 16.04 LTS on another system.
You're moving away from Bloat 10 and switching to Bloat 18.04. Great choice! Consider setting up Debian, Mint, or Manjaro if you prefer an Arch-based system.
The version wasn't overly large when I used it inside a virtual machine with the reduced installation feature during setup.
It seems similar but with different setups. Back in the 11.X era Ubuntu used up a lot of resources, while I tried Mint on 13 with MATE and it ran well on my low-end rig. It didn’t have much customization, but I found a guide to help LoL work across various Linux distros. I also discovered Lutris, which claims you can play F4 via AMD Vulkan API—still figuring out how to set it up. I already have a saved game for both, so I’m hopeful it will work without losing anything.
LoL- no Dota 2 - yes, it runs smoother on Linux than Windows (higher FPS). Fallout 4 - other major AAA titles mostly lag more on Linux than on Windows (lower FPS), except Metro Last Light which stands out as an exception. Indie games tend to be the exception: generally they perform better on Linux and are often lighter in resource use compared to flagship desktops like GNOME. You can just remove the desktop and set up a lighter environment instead. Keep in mind these options are usually less visually appealing and have fewer features than standard desktops.