Maybe a dumb question, the biggest reason I can’t fully move is i do enjoy VR and sim racing, both of which I’ve seen have limited linux support still, and though I enjoy figuring things out and fixing stuff, I don’t want to always be tinkering instead of just racing/gaming.
Would it be possible or safe to keep gaming on win 10 until it’s totally not supported, but not using it for any shopping etc where sensitive info is being transferred ?
I did just order a 2 tb drive to put linux mint on, to give gaming on linux another try. I haven’t had a linux install for a few years now and kind of miss it. But i do wonder if I’ll need to reinstall all my games again or can just access them off the existing hard drives (I know, NTFS formatted wont be optimum for linux).
If I’m in the wrong spot to ask, please inform.
Would it be possible or safe to keep gaming on win 10 until it’s totally not supported, but not using it for any shopping etc where sensitive info is being transferred ?
That’s how many of us upgraded to Linux.
You can dual boot both Windows and Linux, and the reboot to Windows when you want to play games, and reboot to Linux for other stuff.
A bit of work, and extra space needed, but you can easily do that.
If you have the hardware for it you can run windows in a VM with GPU passthrough to a 2nd GPU
If you need to dual boot, you should also use a dedicated disk to prevent Windows from deleting your Linux. It has been known to happen
That’s what I’m going to do. My main game is Elite Dangerous and between VR, HOSAS, a future IR Track, and all the helper programs Linux just doesn’t keep up. As we approach October the gaming rig is going to be isolated. Looks like I’ll be learning how to make subnets to wall it off completely.
I’ve got several friends that game 100% in Linux, and play E:D with flight sticks and shit. Not into the game so I don’t know anything about the specifics, but seems perfectly doable…
It seems to be hit or miss. I hear people online have no issues with HOTAS/HOSAS/other sim gear on Linux. But I could never really get mine to work 100% correctly.
Plus it was a lot more fiddly every time I wanted to play my games than windows. Idk I just keep windows for my sims and do everything else on Linux
I’m not saying you’re wrong, but is it actually more fiddly or are you just used to it working the other way? I hear people often complain about Linux not working exactly how their Windows install worked, but it being them just not used to the work flow. People get so used to dealing with Windows garbage that they forget it exists, but they notice everything when switching to something new so it feels worse even if it’s technically better.
I love ED also! And vr it’s so fun.
Ah. That’s a good plan. I hate having to change to 11 and give MS the satisfaction
I’m just not going to do it now that they are moving to always-online membership required bullshit.
Fuck’em. SteamOS will be along shortly, I can hold out until that works well enough.
Just a word of warning, SteamOS is designed for the Deck (and Deck-like experiences). It’s immutable, which creates some limitations. It’ll also be set up for the controls on the device, not mouse and keyboard. These probably aren’t total deal breakers, but it’s worth considering. It’s designed to be a fairly locked down console-like experience. If you want a desktop experience, you’re better of elsewhere. I recommend Garuda, which has a great preset for gaming and tools to get everything running easily right after the install.
Yeah, we’ll see what they do on the desktop.
You CAN but it’s a matter of time before you’ll have to upgrade to 11 or go 100% Linux because drivers and game clients eventually stop supporting EoL operating systems.
