I'm considering making the jump from Windows to Linux but can't decide whether to go all-in with Cachyos or Feren, or if I should set up a dual boot with my older Windows machine from around 2006. I'm also open to suggestions for a better Linux distro for gaming, as I chose Feren because it resembles Windows 7. Any advice on which path might be best for me?
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If you choose to dual boot, remember to whitelist the Linux partitions in your Windows antivirus to avoid any headaches. And back up your files first! I started with dual boot but eventually dropped Windows. My tips would be to consider Mint XFCE or Xubuntu for a smoother experience, but keep me posted on how CachyOS works for you!
If you're using an Nvidia GPU, I'd suggest looking at an Arch-based distro, especially for the Nvidia-dkms packages in the AUR. But be aware that Arch can be a bit tricky for beginners.
You could consider using Nobara, which has performance tweaks similar to Cachy OS but is a bit more user-friendly. It also comes with Nvidia drivers pre-installed. I dual boot because there are some games I can't play on Linux due to anti-cheat systems, but honestly, I've found many games work better on Linux than I expected.
I used to dual boot, but I've moved on to just Linux. If you're tech-savvy, dual booting can be a good option, especially if you have enough storage. It allows you to access the strengths of both operating systems without limitation.
Honestly, it's really about what you need. There's no right or wrong choice between full Linux and dual boot; just figure out what suits your use case best.
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