Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.
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Linux has gotten incredibly better for gaming. Now Bluetooth controllers connect just as easy as Windows, and Steam has Proton built in so that when you run a Windows only game, Steam will automatically install the appropriate Proton and Wine software -- just make sure to turn on compatibility mode in the Steam launcher settings. Every game I ran so far runs fine on Linux.
It couldn't be a better time to switch to Linux.
Why 2010, is it cause of 64bit processors?
I assume it was a generalization, just few weeks ago I installed 32-bit Linux Mint to two laptops from 2007 or 2008, now my kids have their very own and fully functional computers. They do lag a bit sometimes, but learning patience is just good for the kids.
The only thing keeping me on Windows is Teamcraft for FFXIV. It has packet capturing on Windows, but not on Linux because of the way they’re doing packet capturing. There have been people who claim to get it working, but it’s still not 100%. I could even use plugins to get ACT (DPS meter) working, but sadly no plugins for Teamcraft…
use wine or proton
I worked on this myself: there's no way to get it working no matter what anyone says they managed to get working
You can force team craft to run on the same wine prefix (XIV launcher makes that ezpz) and everything fancy related to that and it just doesn't work
Alright, what OS do people like for gaming? And can I play helldivers on it?
https://remedybg.itch.io/remedybg
I'm currently using this software, what kind of replacements do I have for it on Linux, that have an actual GUI, and not just command line?
Is there some easy way to find devices that don't support win 11 on ebay? Hoping for cheap laptops for surfing.
sort by cpu model or filter by no os. windows has a list of unsupported cpu models, but the vast majority of stuff getting dumped on eBay is corporate salvage. an older Thinkpad or used G3 workstation is (65 - 80$). 20$ SSD and you should be good to go. if you're in a pinch for cash, an old monitor and thin client can be under 60$, m+k under 10$.
I am so ready to abandon Windows on my laptop. The only software I need that doesn't run on Linux or have an equivalent Linux option is Serato DJ Pro. Literally the only thing keeping Windows in the house.
I'm stuck on Fusion 360. So annoying to have that one doorstop from freedom.
You can still install a 32 bit distro on your pc but it's not that common (For example: LMDE)