In a few days the parts for my new computer will arrive. I've been running #linux (#debian and #ubuntu) on my servers and laptops for 20 years, but this'll be the first time I've had it on my primary desktop.
My main concern is game compatibility. I have a Steam Deck, and most stuff runs just fine, but I'm a bit leery of going for one of the fashionable "gamer" distros #bazzite et al). I'm thinking of starting with Mint and testing the waters.
Any advice?
tjhowse
npub1du…2nvwz
2025-11-29 11:32:53 UTC
Author Public Key
npub1dujupc0r2xn082752e6mteg44jutgn4ydwwv0mps4ks6kjhdp8nsu2nvwzSeen on
wss://relay.momostr.pinkPublished at
2025-11-29 11:32:53 UTCEvent JSON
{
"id": "57e69ab9f33ba901b79657e7f755668548d84f5bd165ee629d52c535117be2cb",
"pubkey": "6f25c0e1e351a6f3abd45675b5e515acb8b44ea46b9cc7ec30ada1ab4aed09e7",
"created_at": 1764415973,
"kind": 1,
"tags": [
[
"t",
"linux"
],
[
"proxy",
"https://howse.social/@tj/115632765234167787",
"web"
],
[
"t",
"debian"
],
[
"t",
"bazzite"
],
[
"t",
"ubuntu"
],
[
"proxy",
"https://howse.social/users/tj/statuses/115632765234167787",
"activitypub"
],
[
"L",
"pink.momostr"
],
[
"l",
"pink.momostr.activitypub:https://howse.social/users/tj/statuses/115632765234167787",
"pink.momostr"
],
[
"-"
]
],
"content": "In a few days the parts for my new computer will arrive. I've been running #linux (#debian and #ubuntu) on my servers and laptops for 20 years, but this'll be the first time I've had it on my primary desktop.\n\nMy main concern is game compatibility. I have a Steam Deck, and most stuff runs just fine, but I'm a bit leery of going for one of the fashionable \"gamer\" distros #bazzite et al). I'm thinking of starting with Mint and testing the waters.\n\nAny advice?",
"sig": "bab893db5275a2cbb100a890d2da25919cbcbc7c2ba85397bf48145ffef7e53cfba9d831f6a7ce7fd1c1ad316397bbec006c3c34f65265a04d2edcbb60af1fc4"
}