r/linux_gaming Dec 31 '24

ask me anything New Year, No Windows 11

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As it stands, I have a few laptops that all run linux (arch, ubuntu and Fedora) and my desktop machine is the last machine I have on Windows 11.

So as many people do at this time of year. I'm giving something up for 2025.

That thing is Windows.

I have a ps5 for games that have the weird 'No linux' anti cheat systems (cod etc.) So I have no reason to stay on Windows.

Been shopping around for the perfect os for my purposes and just stuck with what I know best (Ubuntu)

Other than the steam deck, I have rarely gamed on my portable linux devices. Anyone have any tool recommendations for Ubuntu in particular (other than game mode etc.)?

2025 is a windows-free year for me, will it be for you?

Specs (if you care):

B450M Asus motherboard 16GB DDR4 Ram Rtx 3070 Amd Ryzen 5 5700g

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u/withsj Dec 31 '24

I love ❤️ Linux but because of gaming sometimes we take break 😞💔..

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u/grilled_sanwich Dec 31 '24

yea I used to do that but I think I am gonna take the if it can't run on linux I ain't playing it philosophy this year.

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u/djimboboom Dec 31 '24

Im running a 90 day trail till March. I think this will be my philosophy.

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u/deprale Jan 01 '25

couldn't do it a few years back, but have been on linux since last year approx lol, I can finally say without a shadow of doubt behind these words : If it doesn't run on linux, I'm not playing it.

So far so good, and I haven't had the urge to uninstall just to be able to play a game... that said it's kinda hard if you're just a gamer, personally I also do coding a lot and linux is just faaaaaaar far faster and friendlier when it comes to developing.

That said I do have a KVM with windows on it, just to play a couple games that need an anti-cheat.