I've recently switched from Windows to Fedora, mainly because I've run into some recurring bugs that forced me to uninstall Windows from my home computer. I'm an experienced developer, and I've primarily used Ubuntu and Debian at work, so I'm familiar with those environments. However, I've noticed some challenges with Fedora, especially since I'm encountering a lot of software that relies on .deb packages, like Parsec. I know there are alternatives out there, such as Sunshine + Moonlight, but I'm concerned about potential compatibility issues with other Windows applications that have Linux versions like Reaper. Is Fedora just limiting in terms of software support, or do I just need to adapt to this new system?
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You could set up a distrobox to run a minimal image of another Debian-based distro alongside your current setup. If you're okay using Flatpak versions, you should be good to go!
If you're looking for newer software on a Debian-based system, you can try Ubuntu 25 (non-LTS) or Debian testing/unstable. While deb packages are meant for Debian-based distros, you can extract them and manually install if needed, although I've found ways to use the recommended methods for my distro without hassle. For Parsec specifically, I checked, and it looks like there's a Flatpak available!
I recently discovered that there's a Parsec Flatpak available on Flathub. Have you tried it out? A few people mentioned, though, that hosting might not be supported yet.
Typically, Debian-based distributions do have a wider selection of officially supported software packages compared to RPM-based ones like Fedora. With Fedora, you might end up using more unofficial packages or opting for universal formats like Snaps or Flatpaks. Let's hope developers stick to these formats in the future since they could really simplify things!
I enjoy both Kubuntu and Tumbleweed, but I've settled on Tumbleweed because finding apps isn't an issue for me. If ever I'm stuck, I turn to the OpenSUSE Build Service, which has a variety of builds similar to an AUR for RPMs. If you're aiming to have a more up-to-date experience while sticking to Debian packages, consider Kubuntu 25.10; it updates every six months like Fedora, and you might find that the rolling updates of the kernels aren't as crucial as they seem.
Yeah, I heard that too! It’d be great if they improve it in the future.