RE: Returning To Linux - Getting Away from Windows

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I jumped to Linux Mint a little over 18 months ago because of the Windows 11 issues. Figured I'd get ahead of the curve, you know?

I'm with you on the use of linux for media servers/home theater setups. I have a 15 year old laptop sitting under my TV right now, connected to another PC via SMB for all of our TV shows and movies. Kodi works so well, it's incredible how I'm able to serve up all our media in our house.

I will disagree with you on gaming, though. I'm playing all the games I've wanted to play, with the exception of two: Teamfight Tactics and I went to check if I could try Highguard, but it too requires kernel level anti-cheat. So that's a nope for me. But if that's the worst I run into, I'm not that bent out of shape. I have plenty of games at my disposal, including older games without issue.

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I will disagree with you on gaming, though. I'm playing all the games I've wanted to play, with the exception of two: Teamfight Tactics and I went to check if I could try Highguard, but it too requires kernel level anti-cheat. So that's a nope for me. But if that's the worst I run into, I'm not that bent out of shape. I have plenty of games at my disposal, including older games without issue.

I may have to play around with some Linux gaming. I actually meant to include that in the post. I've heard that Linux gaming has come a long way since the last time I used it. That may be a project and post one day down the road when I'm a little bored and have some extra time on my hands.

I've seen some really cool media server projects. That's really cool and a really fun way to play around with linux. You can learn a lot playing around with those projects. I seen a lot of people were using RPI's for media servers back when I used to play around with my Raspberry Pi's. Funny that you mentioned that too, I just came across my RetroPi the other day doing some house cleaning. I've got that loaded with all the old vintage video games. I might have to hook that up again. Got me craving some Super Mario Brothers now! 🤓

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Steam has a native Linux app and all Valve games work natively on Linux. TF2, CS:GO, everything. Most other games work rather well on Steam. I've been playing Grounded and Grounded 2 early access, I played the PoE2 early access, most GOG games work (I'm streaming The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay tonight), Dolphin, RetroArch and PCSX2 all have native apps that work like a charm. Hell, with Dolphin, I can plug in my Gamecube adapter that I bought for my Wii U (The one that came out with Smash U and also works on the switch) and play Gamecube games with a Gamecube controller. Native, one to one, it just plain works.

The only thing that doesn't work is any game with kernel level anti-cheat. So no Apex Legends, no Delta Force, no LoL or anything from Riot Games, I don't think Marathon worked during their server slam this weekend, either. So if those are games you care about, that's going to be a strong motivator. But if you're playing those games, you have other, more pressing issues to worry about...

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The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

I'm a huge fan of the movies. I may have to check this out now!

Overall, I don't do a lot of gaming, but I will have to see what's available now. I still have my Steam account. Now you've got me curious. Thanks :)

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