• Dave@lemmy.nz
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    1 year ago

    It’d say ChromeOS and Steam Deck are important less for whether the are “real” linux and more because by increasing the number of users using a linux base you get better stability in gaming on linux.

    I use linux as a daily driver, but I couldn’t care less if others do. But if it leads to a better gaming experience then that’s something I can get behind.

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      1 year ago

      Totally agreed. I’m just seeing far too many people here and elsewhere hailing this as some kind of massive win “FOR LINUX” when in reality it’s a massive win for “THE STEAM DECK.”

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        1 year ago

        I mean, it IS a huge win for Linux. I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that iffy gaming support is the sole reason I’ve yet to switch to Linux. If things continue to improve at the rate they have been recently the next time I’m in for a fresh OS install it might finally be a linux distro.