I'm looking to explore some Linux distributions beyond just Ubuntu, specifically ones that can serve as a daily driver. My goals include programming and gaming, and I know that some games might not work out of the box. I'm considering options like dual-booting or using a Windows drive to address that. I'm also particularly interested in a distro that supports both Nvidia and AMD hardware, has good game compatibility, provides solid programming tools, and ideally looks nice. I've heard about Pop!OS, CachyOS, and Bazzite, especially from a video by LTT, but I'm eager to gather more recommendations.
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There are many good options! I’m currently on Kubuntu for everything, and it runs Steam games fine! Whatever you pick, dual booting with Windows might be the best way to cover all your gaming bases.
For a more straightforward experience, I'd suggest Mint. It’s user-friendly and works well for development tasks. You could always make it more gaming-friendly with Flatpak or Distrobox. Although it's based on Ubuntu LTS, it might feel a bit behind some newer distros.
If you're looking for something a bit more tailored for gaming, I recommend CachyOS. It’s Arch-based but feels faster and more intuitive. If you're comfortable with some customization, it should suit you well!
CachyOS is my daily driver as well, and I’m loving it. It’s great for both programming and gaming. Just be prepared to dive into documentation if you want to customize it further!
Have you considered Nobara? It's built on Fedora but optimized for gaming, and it's been really stable for me as both a driver and gaming machine. Might be worth checking out!
Yeah, I’ve heard good things about Nobara too! It's like having both the stability of Fedora and extra gaming tweaks.
Fedora KDE is a great choice! I've been using it for a bit, and it strikes a good balance between stability and getting newer features. Plus, it has good support for both AMD and Nvidia hardware, and the built-in drivers can really help out.
I've heard really good things about CachyOS too! Just make sure you're ready to handle updates since it's Arch.