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We just had a flashpoint, right?

I’m sure it’s solvable but I call these example “death by a 1000 papercuts”. I don’t want absolute newbies to face these issues which will make them give up Linux forever.

I am not saying that Linux can’t be mainstream. I’m saying Nvidia is one of the blockades for Linux becoming mainstream. I have bazzite on my Rog Ally and it’s a fantastic experience, way better than windows, but it’s because of AMD.

If AMD can get an equal footing in the GPU landscape (unlikely in the next 5 years), maybe things can change. I just hope Nvidia comes to their senses and properly support Wayland.

You are aware of the differences (or lack thereof) because you have spent some time. But think from a newbie perspective. They think there are 1000s of completely different OSs.

“Does OpenOffice work on Ubuntu? On Kubuntu? On Arch?”

We somehow have to stop spreading this message.

Let me tell you about my Nvidia experience.

I use an old Nvidia card and I’m using the proprietary drivers. My distro maintainer said they are switching over to the open source version (only supported for 20xx series and above). They said it will cause an issue. I updated my distro like usual. And boom! Can’t boot anymore.

Since I’m more or less tech savvy, I could fix it but it took me few hours of my life to find the solution. I saw on reddit many people were having the same issue. If I constantly checked their Discord before every update, I could have avoided it but it’s impossible for a layman.

A mainstream person won’t be able to search & diagnose the problem. They will just think it’s a Linux problem and give up. This is why it’s impossible for Nvidia users to peacefully live with Linux. I know they are going to release a proper driver for Wayland but I am pretty sure that will take another 2-3 years. But till then, my stance remains the same.

Things which are holding this back

• Collaboration with OEMs to provide SteamOS OTTB (Lenovo is an exception)
• Nvidia support. Most gamers use Nvidia GPU unfortunately
• Certain industry-standard software which don’t have a Linux port. PSA: Most people don’t want to learn alt software. Johnny Mainstream is scared of new softwares. This cannot be changed
• End-users suffer from choice paralysis and Linux offers endless choice. Maybe SteamOS can help.

What we know so far, SteamOS won’t be a general purpose OS, so it might not support every random piece of h/w.

We might not have the year of the Linux Desktop, but we can expect 2025-2026 to be the year of the Linux handheld.

SRC: Linux fanboy for the last decade

Wah’er

The main advantages I have felt with fancy terminals are

• GPU accelerated means scrolling feels smoother
• Nice single configuration file for the terminal which I can easily move around
• Launches slightly faster. Only noticeable when you are launching multiple terminals

Sees GUI (TUI) interface

Pathetic

Ahh, I thought you vanished. You’re welcome.

“There is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix”

- Old African proverb

A terrible, terrible for Steam and gooners gamers this year

Ugghh. I made a dum dum. Okay, I’ll send it tomorrow then. Don’t redeem the other one.

🎅🎄 ho ho ho

I’m sending the code now. It ends today!

Aye fellow sailor. I too sailed when I was a wee lad, with no riches. Now it’s time to give back the shared spoils ☠️ 🦜

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Ahh, thanks. I was wondering because Steam usually never gives out keys.

If you still want the key, DM me.