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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Which areas of Linux would benefit most from further standardization? (lemm.ee)

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The diversity of Linux distributions is one of its strengths, but it can also be challenging for app and game development. Where do we need more standards? For example, package management, graphics APIs, or other aspects of the ecosystem? Would such increased standards encourage broader adoption of the Linux ecosystem by developers?

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[–] Mihies 21 points 2 days ago (5 children)

I'd say games. I'd that really takes off, Linux would replace Windows and all other standards will follow.

[–] [email protected] 59 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That already happened though. Tens of thousands of games on Steam can be played by hitting the install and then the play button. Only a few "competitive multiplayer" holdouts with rootkits and an irrational hatred of Linux don't work.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yep. Two solid years of steady gaming on various Linux distributions. No issues aside from no more pubg, no more valorant. Oh wait, that’s not an issue at all. Fuck their rootkits.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Two solid years of steady gaming on various Linux distributions.

And in some cases, even better experience than on Windows (f.e. older games compatibility or higher FPS alongside smoother gameplay)

Tbh, about a year ago i checked the price difference between various laptops with Windows preinstalled and without any OS. The difference wasn't actually a flat amount of money, it was like +10% (price of the laptop 500$

~ +50$ for Windows | price of the other laptop 1000$

~ 100$ for Windows).

So because of the actual state of gaming on Linux (and overall experience) i wouldn't pay that 10% to play games with rootkits built-in, but rather spend it on other things

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago

with rootkits

These are eventually going to be blocked on Windows. Microsoft are making changes to what's allowed to run in the kernel after the Crowdstrike issue last year.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Have you tried recently? We've been pretty much at parity for years now. Almost every game that doesn't run is because the devs are choosing to make it that way.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago

Still can't play any 3d games on Qubes OS :(

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago

It did really take off about 5 years ago.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

Lenovo and HP have recently announced new non-windows gaming handhelds. It is getting better.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

This has always been the key. Amazing to me that not many seem to take it seriously.