I've recently started using Linux on my secondary device, a Thinkpad Laptop running Linux Mint, and I'm really happy with how it's going so far. However, I'm encountering some challenges. For example, I found it quite frustrating that I couldn't change the startup screen without using the terminal, but thankfully a friend helped me out with that. One positive note is that I tested Guild Wars 2 and it runs perfectly fine on my setup. Although, I heard that Blish HUD isn't compatible with Linux, which might be an issue down the line. Also, I've read that the Movavi Video Editor now works on Linux—do I have to run it through Wine? As for DOOMBuilder and Ultimate DOOMBuilder, I understand they're not natively supported on Linux unless you go through some extra steps. Are there any updates on this? I don't want to give up map-making for classic DOOM, but I'd much prefer to leave Windows behind, even dealing with its security issues. Moreover, I'm curious if Linux Mint collects any telemetry or metadata by default, especially considering some privacy concerns I've had with my previous Windows setup. Oh, and what's the deal with Cachy-OS? Lastly, how easy is it to dual (or more) boot different Linux distros on a single machine, and does it impact performance? I'm considering using Mint alongside Cachy and really want to make sure I've got everything sorted before fully switching from Windows!
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I’d suggest checking out Ventoy if you want to experiment with different distros without installing them directly. You can load multiple live images onto a USB stick and boot from there, making it super simple to try out MX-Linux or Elive—both are pretty user-friendly. They also have features that improve performance while you play around with different environments!
Honestly, Blish HUD was rumored to be supported on Linux; there's some chatter about it online—check out a YouTube video about it to see if it's now functional! About your concern with Linux Mint possibly sending telemetry, that's pretty much controlled by the software you use, not the OS itself. You'll want to check the settings in any specific app you're using for those features instead of worrying about the whole OS sending out data.
Wow, thanks for the heads up! I’ll definitely look into that video!
Setting up multiple Linux distros is really straightforward. You just need to keep your home partition separate, which lets you install as many lightweight Linux variants as you want without issues. Just make sure to have them automatically mount so you don’t have to mess with the settings every time you switch. Linux Mint is a strong choice, but if you're exploring, Cachy has some nifty features, too! Just remember, a lot of distros will have similar software availability, so it’s all about finding what feels good for you!
Is Ventoy really that effective? I heard mixed reviews about using it for performance-heavy tasks.