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On the GPU thing. NVIDIA: apparently stable but need to do some work to install. I don't have nvidia though

AMD: don't need to do anything.

And also, you are highly unlikely to damage your hardware through misconfiguration. Imagine if it was easy to do that, I doubt Linux would be used for servers powering the Internet and phones around the world if that were the case

A lot of great questions. I think many details are already out there but I'll try to answer some to my best ability.

Answering the easier questions: Most games work check protondb.com for your specific games. There is a "Linux update" button on some popular mainstream linux distros - and it will never force you! Its also possible to update without rebooting for most updates (how great right?) No antivirus needed and it's more secure (but of course not invulnerable!)

Some of the other questions have a "It depends..up until a point" answers.

There are work arounds for non Linux programs....except for specific examples like some games. Valorant for example.

I'm not a modder or .NET expert but there's something called Wine which should help with that ...so answer is probably Yes-with caveats.

I'd recommend thinking about what are you "must work" deal breakers for work/hobbies (more specific than these more general questions) and considering if linux is for you. The distros that might work for you are Pop OS! and Linux Mint.

The neat thing is you can try these for free and hop around. I dual booted windows and Linux for a while before making the full time switch.

on How has your week been? · c/askuk · 3 pts · 1y

Things are good. Nice Easter weekend with nice weather, can't complain. Hope you all had a good Easter too.

on What's good on now tv? · c/askuk · 3 pts · 1y

Personally excited for Race Across the World which returns to BBC this week I believe.

I don't pay for streaming services but heard new Black Mirror is good.

on anecdotal rule · c/196 · 15 pts · 2y

Thanks! Looking forward to my early cyclone, early sea rise, early drought next!

Semi related but there has been so much anti VPN stuff of late on the web. I blame the big vpn providers for their miss marketing and poor ads from sponsoring deals. The repercussions are making it out like vpns are not useful. Noone thought they were silver bullet before. now they are made out to be a waste of money? All the "you don't need a VPN" stuff needs to stop. Im concerned people are gonna stop caring about anonymity and enhancing privacy with VPN.