I’m resetting windows 10 on my Thinkpad T580 for work but would like to create a partition for linux. It’s an older laptop and really chugs through games like Minecraft or RuneScape but I enjoy playing relaxing games while I listen to audiobooks at night. I grew up using windows which is why I’ve mostly used Ubuntu and ZorinOS in the past but I’d like to expand my horizons to something like kubuntu. I value good UI/UX design and something lightweight for my old potato. Any recommendations on Linux distros?
** Thanks for all the input! I tried Fedora first but it felt kind of clunky to me. Then I tried out Mint xfce and it’s right up my alley! I can run a separate Firefox profile right off the task bar that runs outside of my VPN which is perfect for Netflix and other sites that have issues. So far loving how customizable it is. Minecraft runs ok off GDLauncher, and lutris is really cool. I forgot I had a boat load of old GOG games that are perfect for this laptop. I really fucking love Linux 😆
Honestly I don’t have a recommendation right now, but if Valve ever gets around to actually releasing SteamOS 3.0 (holo) I’ll probably install that.
Yeah, SteamOS is great for gaming, I suppose we’ll have to wait for the release of the non Steam Deck version, but you can still have the benefits of Proton on other distros, I really like Fedora, and there’s a Fedora fork named Nobara which is gaming oriented, I’ve never used it but I’ve heard good things about it.
I’m running Nobara right now on my AMD Thinkpad and it’s been great for gaming. Steam, Proton, Lutris and ofc all drivers and codes are already included by default which greatly simplifies install, plus the kernel is already tweaked so there’s no need to install a custom kernel.
I’m thinking about dual booting Nobara with Windows 11, I would love switching completely but I’m playing some games that only works on Windows now, But on my Deck I don’t really bother with Windows, SteamOS is great enough for the games I play on it.