Windows: we noticed that you kept the useless search bar disabled since 2015, so we sent an update that re-enabled it without your permission
Windows: we noticed that you kept the useless search bar disabled since 2015, so we sent an update that re-enabled it without your permission
For my "convenience" and because in this way they can show ads and clickbait
Also: I SET A FUCKING GROUP POLICY THAT DISABLES THE SEARCH BAR; WHY THEY FUCKING IGNORE IT???
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Just make sure to use the Nvidia proprietary driver and you should be fine. Don't try to install it yourself, use the distribution offered version.
What distro would you recommend? Is arch the best right now? (Steam Deck is arch based)
I am new to Linux and never used it regularly before a couple months ago, but I'd recommend just going with Linux Mint to start off. I don't know much about Arch, but from all the jokes I see on Lemmy, I get the impression it may be a more advanced distro for people who know what they're doing? I wanted to try PopOS! because people said it was good for gaming, but the install wasn't as streamlined for a dual boot Windows/Linux setup.
Linux Mint just kind of works and installed super fast. And my Windows partition is still intact and functional (but I'm wondering if I even need it tbh). My only holdup is Microsoft Office. I still haven't tried to get that working inside of Linux, but if it's possible, then I will certainly delete my Windows install.
But anyways, don't over think it. Just do Linux Mint and then after a while, you'll be able to understand why or if you should consider another distro I would guess!
How is it for gaming though? Nobaru apparently has gamer based fixes and tweaks
I don't have numbers, but I've seen comments/reviews that suggest they're all within a percent or two in terms of frame rate. Like, how much thought should someone put in to getting 101 fps instead of 100 fps, you know? After using Mint for a bit, I'm probably going to stick with this for a year or two before trying out other distros, if I even feel the need. I think there is also value in giving a couple of them a try as you learn more.
Can I easily switch distros or is it like installing windows again where everything is lost?
It's kinda like installing windows, but the process is way faster during the actual install, and the initial setup. The OS is much smaller and took maybe 20 minutes to install after I got my partitions set up properly. After Linux is booted up, every program I needed to get going was easily located in the built in software package downloader. I didn't have to go to NVIDIA's website to download drivers because they were already accessible from the built-in driver manager. Telegram, Steam, and whatever popular software you want is just a quick search away and a button click from being installed as a flatpak application. Firefox was already installed. It didn't ask me to log in to a Microsoft account before I could move on to using my computer.
Wow so there’s open NVIDIA support for Linux Mint? That’s a big plus since I have a 3060
From my understanding, there's definitely driver support all the way around. I have a 1070 in my laptop, so it's old enough that everything is probably about as developed and compatible as it can be. Theres an open source driver available, but most people say to simply stick with the proprietary Nvidia one, which is what I've done. The OS/driver manager should pick out the most stable and best tested release version for your system. I would guess all the distros can use the Nvidia drivers just fine, it's just a matter of getting it installed one way or another, if the distro doesn't have a driver manager. I'm just the newbie, so, I don't have a lot of experience.
I like Arch as well but there is a higher learning curve than with other distro and if you go for Arch go for EndeavorOS or another Arch derivative (except Manjaro).
However, if you're looking for something to let you game. Nobara is a distro that comes with all the gaming comparability layers and drivers preinstalled. It's based on Fedora so it's relatively up to date but not rolling like Arch.
I will check out Nobara! Thanks friend
What would make Nobara better for gaming than Mint? All of my Steam games have worked fine. Do the things you're talking about matter for games that are not in Steam/Proton? Just wondering!
I mean at the end of the day it's all Linux so it's not so different and just a minor convenience.
This is just for Fedora: comes with non-free audio/video codecs, non-free driver repos.
For other distro: It comes with nVidea drivers, WINE, OBS, Blender, Proton, Lutris, and Flatpak set up/preinstalled. (drivers detected on install I believe) there's also package and kernel tweaks to boost gaming performance, supposedly.
In comparison to Mint: Fedora packages and kernel versions get updated a little faster than Ubuntu/Debian based distros.
So Nobara takes a lot of the "pain" out of system setup for people who are new to Linux and gamers/streamers.
I haven't used it personally though I'm currently running EndeavorOS and using a SteamDeck for gaming.
I do prefer Arch. I have it on multiple systems. I prefer it because once it's settled and it's working the way you want, it will stay that way for years. Even when you're updating it regularly.
If you don't choose arch, consider bookmarking the arch wiki because it's the best Linux resource out there