RE: Returning To Linux - Getting Away from Windows
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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! 🤓
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...
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 :)
Stream starts at 20:00 EST. See you there?
https://twitch.tv/ddrfr33k
No promises but I'll see what I can do. Thanks.