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[–] ABetterTomorrow@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Not sure what you’re saying…. I download drivers for my hardware, download and install steam and my game and start playing? Or is it not that straight forward yet?

[–] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That's exactly how straight forward it is.

Which distro you pick is mostly a matter of taste.

[–] ABetterTomorrow@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If Ubuntu works, I rather stick with that. Just weird I haven’t seen anything about using that one. If I can home lab/self host and develop either gaming, that would be sweet.

[–] BombOmOm@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Nothing wrong with Ubuntu. If you like Ubuntu, go with Ubuntu.

Just weird I haven’t seen anything about using that one.

Most people don't mention Ubuntu because they are pushing Snaps real hard, which cause issues for people. Mint is basically the same as Ubuntu, but without the stuff Ubuntu does people don't like.