Me telling a Windows user that switching to Linux isn't that hard.

#linux #windows

New release of Raspberry Pi OS brings Wayland to all models with a new compositor https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/new-release-of-raspberry-pi-os-brings-wayland-to-all-models-with-a-new-compositor/

#Linux #RaspberryPi

New release of Raspberry Pi OS brings Wayland to all models with a new compositor

The Raspberry Pi team have released a brand new version of the Raspberry Pi OS that brings with it Wayland support to all models.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Russia's next move regarding the Linux kernel is interesting. 😲

https://news.itsfoss.com/russia-linux-community/

#linux #russia

Russia is Looking to Build its Own Linux Community After Expulsion Of Maintainers

Russia is deciding to build its own Linux community after the recent fiasco. What do you think?

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

KDE Plasma 6.3 will show when apps are killed due to out of memory (OOM) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/kde-plasma-63-will-show-when-apps-are-killed-due-to-out-of-memory-oom/

#KDE #KDEPlasma #Linux

KDE Plasma 6.3 will show when apps are killed due to out of memory (OOM)

Work continues as always on the next version of the popular KDE Plasma desktop environment. My favourite desktop, and the one used for the Steam Deck Desktop Mode.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Check out Proton-Sarek if you have an older GPU for Windows games on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/check-out-proton-sarek-if-you-have-an-older-gpu-for-windows-games-on-linux/

#Proton #Linux

Check out Proton-Sarek if you have an older GPU for Windows games on Linux

Valve's work with Proton to run Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck is amazing, but they do require you have newer GPUs so some have been a bit left behind. Proton-Sarek aims to fix that.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux Mint partners up with Framework, also working on Night Light for Cinnamon desktop https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/linux-mint-partners-up-with-framework-also-working-on-night-light-for-cinnamon-desktop/

#Linux #LinuxMint

Linux Mint partners up with Framework, also working on Night Light for Cinnamon desktop

Some fun Linux distro news for you this morning as the Linux Mint team have a fresh blog post up on what they've been doing and it's quite exciting to see.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Others — Windows is best
Meanwhile — Linux 😎

#linux #windows

Windows to Linux compatibility layer Wine 10.0 planned for mid-January 2025 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/windows-to-linux-compatibility-layer-wine-10-0-planned-for-mid-january-2025/

#Linux #Wine #Gaming

Windows to Linux compatibility layer Wine 10.0 planned for mid-January 2025

Lead developer Alexandre Julliard announced that Wine 10.0 is going to be releasing in mid-January 2025.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux hits exactly 2% user share on the October 2024 Steam Survey https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/linux-hits-exactly-2-user-share-on-the-october-2024-steam-survey/

#Linux #Steam

Linux hits exactly 2% user share on the October 2024 Steam Survey

The Steam Hardware & Software Survey is out for October 2024, and the Linux user share has gone back up again to exactly 2%.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Add some spark to your Linux Mint setup! ✨

https://itsfoss.com/linux-mint-window-effects/

#linux

9 Desktop Effects to Add Eye Candy to Linux Mint

Time to customize Linux Mint with windows effect.

^{Sreenath (It's FOSS)}

Stuck for what to play this weekend? DayZ works really nicely on Linux now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/stuck-for-what-to-play-this-weekend-dayz-works-really-nicely-on-linux-now/

#DayZ #Linux

Stuck for what to play this weekend? DayZ works really nicely on Linux now

If you're in need of something to game on Linux this weekend, why not try out the open-world survival game DayZ. The game is also going through a player surge thanks to a new expansion release.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

4x grand strategy game Imperiums: Greek Wars adds full Proton and Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/4x-grand-strategy-game-imperiums-greek-wars-adds-full-proton-and-steam-deck-support/

#SteamDeck #Proton #Linux

4x grand strategy game Imperiums: Greek Wars adds full Proton and Steam Deck support

Kube Games have announced a huge upgrade to Imperiums: Greek Wars, a combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

New games to claim with Prime Gaming - November 1 edition - great for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/new-games-to-claim-with-prime-gaming-november-1-edition-great-for-steam-deck-linux/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

New games to claim with Prime Gaming - November 1 edition - great for Steam Deck / Linux

Each week Prime Gaming, part of what you get with a subscription to Amazon Prime, add and remove various games you can claim to keep. Here's the updated list for November 1st 2024.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Selaco gets a Special Campaign mode Beta adding a huge New Game+ https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/selaco-gets-a-special-campaign-mode-beta-adding-a-huge-new-game-/

#FPS #Linux #SteamDeck

Selaco gets a Special Campaign mode Beta adding a huge New Game+

Finished what's available so far for the excellent retro-inspired FPS Selaco? You may want to jump back in to test the Special Campaign mode Beta.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

GE-Proton 9-17 and 9-18 out now with various upgrades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/ge-proton-9-17-and-9-18-out-now-with-various-upgrades/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck

GE-Proton 9-17 and 9-18 out now with various upgrades

There's two new versions of GE-Proton that have been released in the last day, although it's mostly just updating components from upstream to continue to improve Windows games on Linux platforms including Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

We've got hackers; let's ban all Linux users! 😃

— Apex Legends

https://news.itsfoss.com/apex-legends-drops-steam-deck/

#linux #gaming #gamingonlinux

For Real? EA Drops Linux (and Steam Deck) Support for Apex Legends to Curb Cheating

Are you kidding me, EA? This is how you plan to curb cheating?

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered may need a workaround on desktop Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/horizon-zero-dawn-remastered-may-need-a-workaround-on-desktop-linux/

#HorizonZeroDawnRemastered #Linux

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered may need a workaround on desktop Linux

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is out now and like other recent Sony PlayStation releases on PC, it forces a PlayStation Network Account which is causing issues for some desktop Linux players.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Black Mesa has a new Beta with 'WAY better' support for Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/black-mesa-has-a-new-beta-with-way-better-support-for-linux-steam-deck/

#BlackMesa #Linux #SteamDeck

Black Mesa has a new Beta with 'WAY better' support for Linux / Steam Deck

Crowbar Collective have a fresh Beta available for Black Mesa, their fan-made reimagining of Valve Software's Half-Life. This brings with it some nice improvements all across the game, especially for Linux platforms like Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania is out now and it's a huge expansion https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/vampire-survivors-ode-to-castlevania-is-out-now-and-its-a-huge-expansion/

#VampireSurvivors #IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania is out now and it's a huge expansion

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLC is out now and it's a rather large addition to an already great game.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/ea-respawn-now-block-apex-legends-from-running-on-linux-and-steam-deck/

#Linux #SteamDeck #ApexLegends #EA

EA / Respawn now block Apex Legends from running on Linux and Steam Deck

The developers of Apex Legends have announced that they're going to be blocking the game completely on Linux platforms including Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Epic roguelike Caves of Qud now has a proper tutorial https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/epic-roguelike-caves-of-qud-now-has-a-proper-tutorial/

#IndieGames #Roguelike #Linux

Epic roguelike Caves of Qud now has a proper tutorial

Gearing up for the final 1.0 release on December 5, the sci-fi fantasy epic roguelike Caves of Qud now has a proper tutorial released.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Mesa 24.2.6 graphics drivers released with a few more bug fixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/mesa-2426-graphics-drivers-released-with-a-few-more-bug-fixes/

#Linux #FOSS #OpenSource

Mesa 24.2.6 graphics drivers released with a few more bug fixes

The Mesa team have released another bug-fix update with Mesa 24.2.6 available now, with a couple more bug-fix releases planned before they move onto Mesa 24.3 next month.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

True 👀

#linux #windows

COVEN is a fresh 'hyper-violent' retro FPS now in Early Access https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/coven-is-a-fresh-hyper-violent-retro-fps-now-in-early-access/

#FPS #Gaming #Linux

COVEN is a fresh 'hyper-violent' retro FPS now in Early Access

Developer Gator Shins and Hellforge Studios have released the first 10 blood-soaked levels of COVEN, a really fresh new retro FPS.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Why learn Linux? Well, here are nine reasons. 🐧 🤓

https://itsfoss.com/why-learn-linux/

#linux

From bathrobe to Linux 👀

#linux

Bazzite updated to Fedora 41 with expanded PC gaming handheld support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/bazzite-updated-to-fedora-41-with-expanded-pc-gaming-handheld-support/

#Gaming #Linux #HandheldGaming

Bazzite updated to Fedora 41 with expanded PC gaming handheld support

Bazzite Linux has seen an upgrade to the just released Fedora 41, and with it comes lots of extra enhancements to their support of various PC gaming handhelds from AYANEO, ROG Ally and others.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Fedora 41 is out now with plenty of enhancements like easier NVIDIA driver installs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/fedora-41-is-out-now-with-plenty-of-enhancements-like-easier-nvidia-driver-installs/

#Fedora #Linux

Fedora 41 is out now with plenty of enhancements like easier NVIDIA driver installs

Fedora 41 is officially out now and brings with it plenty of upgrades for all users. Here's just some of what's new and improved.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Speedollama is an ultra fast, violent and silly platformer-shooter out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/speedollama-is-an-ultra-fast-violent-and-silly-platformer-shooter-out-now/

#IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Speedollama is an ultra fast, violent and silly platformer-shooter out now

Coming from Chaosmonger Studio who created ENCODYA, Clunky Hero, Three Minutes To Eight and other games is a new release with Speedollama.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Diving into the lightweight Alpine Linux on VirtualBox. 👇

https://itsfoss.com/alpine-linux-virtualbox/

#linux #alpinelinux

Install Alpine Linux in Virtual Box [Screenshot Tutorial]

Explore the lightweight Alpine Linux inside a Virtual Machine by following these steps.

^{Sreenath (It's FOSS)}

Ubuntu Summit 2024 highlights - Linux gaming talks on UMU and Heroic Launcher https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/ubuntu-summit-2024-highlights-linux-gaming-talks-on-umu-and-heroic-launcher/

#Linux #Gaming #LinuxGaming

Ubuntu Summit 2024 highlights - Linux gaming talks on UMU and Heroic Launcher

The Ubuntu Summit 2024 has been and gone, and with it we had a lot of good talks but with our focus on here with gaming there's two that stand out that you may wish to have a look at.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Spooky comedy adventure Shadows of the Afterland gets a big demo update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/spooky-comedy-adventure-shadows-of-the-afterland-gets-a-big-demo-update/

#Linux #IndieGames

Spooky comedy adventure Shadows of the Afterland gets a big demo update

Shadows of the Afterland from Aruma Studios will release in 2025 and now you've got a fresh chance to try out this spooky comedy adventure with a major demo update.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Men of War II finally gets an offline mode with a big content update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/men-of-war-ii-finally-gets-an-offline-mode-with-a-big-content-update/

#RTS #MenofWarII #Linux

Men of War II finally gets an offline mode with a big content update

Men of War II from Best Way originally released back in May, but it forced an online connection. With the Steel Rain update out now that's no longer the case.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Comment 🐧

#linux #terminal

Facts 😎

#linux

Albion Online 'Horizons' update brings a customizable HUD and a more dynamic world https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/albion-online-horizons-update-brings-a-customizable-hud-and-a-more-dynamic-world/

#MMO #Linux #Gaming

Albion Online 'Horizons' update brings a customizable HUD and a more dynamic world

One of the few actually popular MMOs that has official Native Linux support, Albion Online has expanded again today with the Horizons update out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Create completely ridiculous weapons in survive-em-up roguelite shooter NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/create-completely-ridiculous-weapons-in-survive-em-up-roguelite-shooter-nimrods-guncraft-survivor/

#IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Create completely ridiculous weapons in survive-em-up roguelite shooter NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor

NIMRODS: GunCraft Survivor on the surface may look just like yet another survivor-like, but it has captured my total attention in a way not many have been able to. It's just thoroughly great.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Kali Linux is dropping 32-bit support. 😕

https://news.itsfoss.com/kali-linux-32-bit-builds-end/

#linux #kalilinux

Kali Linux Bids Adieu To 32-Bit Builds

It's time for 32-bit Kali Linux to go.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Many Russian maintainers have been booted out of Linux. What's next? 😳

https://news.itsfoss.com/russian-linux-maintainers-geopolitics/

#linux

No Russians in my Kernel! Geopolitics Reaches Linux Project

So, geopolitics into the mix, and it is a US-thing, or not?

^{Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)}