Hey everyone! I'm new to Linux and really thinking about making the switch from Windows. I've been disappointed with Windows lately, especially with all the AI tools they keep pushing on us. Plus, I've heard Linux generally offers better performance. I'm a gamer and play online games like Zenless Zone Zero, Where Winds Meet, and Overwatch. I've seen mixed opinions about gaming on Linux—I want to know if it'll work for my games.
Also, I use Clip Studio Paint for my art, and I'm aware it's not available on Linux. I've come across CachyOS and heard it's good for gaming, but I'm curious if it's the best choice for my situation. Any recommendations or advice from those who've made the switch? Thanks for your time!
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If a game isn’t working on Linux, it's unlikely to work on any distro since they all share the same Linux kernel. CachyOS might be a bit advanced for newcomers—if you want something simpler, maybe try Bazzite or something like Ubuntu, Fedora, or Mint. You can game on pretty much any distro and still run into compatibility issues, so do check out alternatives for your drawing software like Krita, if needed.
Yeah, I read that some games like Zenless Zone Zero work on Linux with a third-party launcher due to some patches needed. That’s good to know!
CachyOS is a pretty solid option, but a heads up: it’s based on Arch, which can be a bit tricky for newbies at times. It offers a user-friendly intro, but if you delve deeper into usage, you might need to check out some documentation. For casual browsing and gaming, you should be good, but for anything more complex, you’ll want to peek at the Arch Wiki. If you're open to alternatives, I’d suggest looking into Fedora, which offers both Gnome and KDE; Gnome is more user-friendly, while KDE gives a more Windows-like feel.
Thanks for the info! I'll definitely look into Fedora as an option.
Good to know about CachyOS! I might give it a try first to see how it goes.
I’m not really looking to switch from CSP since I paid for it and love it, but I've heard some folks have had success with downloading it on Linux. I’ll definitely check that out!