• HeyJoe@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    Is he really the reason? I just started trying a bunch over the past month through vm’s to see which one I like the best because I want to take the leap soon. I am doing it mostly due to the video game performance and compatibility reaching high enough levels that I don’t think it will be a big issue anymore. I also listed out all my current Windows apps and looked up what the alternative is, and from what I see, there is nothing left that won’t run on Linux anymore. The next step is seeing how some compare to what I am used to.

    I can’t be the only one who is noticing its current state and just wanting to try something different. I don’t hate windows like everyone talks about it online, but I am at the point where I am noticing they are only going to get worse with privacy and continue to make awful built in features that do more to benefit themselves over you. So the 2 lines have crossed paths, and I think it’s the perfect storm for Linux soon.

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      23 hours ago

      He has a large audience and used his position to publicise it.

      There have been countless volunteers and enthusiasts who have worked hard to make Linux worth publicising.

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      22 hours ago

      Keep in mind quite a lot of online games have recently banned linux players, in case there’s an important game for you like that.

      • HeyJoe@lemmy.world
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        21 hours ago

        Nah, I am more of a single-player kind of person. I was barely any good in my prime 25 years ago and I have only gotten worse since so I stick to mostly RPGs or other action style games.

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          15 hours ago

          I think you should be good for the most part then! I know pcvr works with linux now too but it depends what distribution you use for how difficult it is to setup.