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The "Linux getting better FPS in games than Windows" is sometimes true, but only with games, that are native for Linux e.g. CS: GO, DOTA 2.

As for games, that are only for Windows - it can be a real struggle with Wine.

Newer games requiring dx11(Witcher 3, GTA V) don't work yet - waiting patiently.

A lot of(even most I may say) older games are playable, but few without any issues, and performance better/same as Windows. Also graphic glitches etc. are not rare.

Also, some popular MMOS using HackShield, GameGuard, XignCode, XTrap(and probably others I didn't encounter yet) don't work, and won't work for some time(if ever).

Wine is rapidly developing last few months though, so a lot of these things may change soon(or at least I hope so).

 

 

1. Biggest thing for a developer is that you can compile using the terminal in linux, which is great. You can set up build environments for different things with different toolchains for specific programs.

2. gaming on linux still requires a VM to really play most games and it's not going to be as good as windows, however it's still very good and there are a bunch of good games that are for linux

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I've heard of Linux getting better FPS in games than Windows and that got me interested in Linux, on top of some other things.  Currently I'm running Windows 10 and I have a Ubuntu 14.04 (I think that's what it is) on a VM.  I know Python, and the basics of C++ and was wondering what Linux could do from a gamer/programmers point of view that Windows couldn't, as well as what it's disadvantages are.  Does Windows have anything going for it over Linux aside from compatibility?  And how well does WINE on Linux substitute?  Should I dual boot?

 

Thanks in advance!

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1. Biggest thing for a developer is that you can compile using the terminal in linux, which is great. You can set up build environments for different things with different toolchains for specific programs.

2. gaming on linux still requires a VM to really play most games and it's not going to be as good as windows, however it's still very good and there are a bunch of good games that are for linux

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I would dual-boot. Windows main feature is the universal support. Makes it sound really bad when you think about it but it's the only one I can think off the top of my head.

 
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I would dual-boot. Windows main feature is the universal support. Makes it sound really bad when you think about it but it's the only one I can think off the top of my head.

dual boot or VM windows in linux

 

 

 

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Ive tried both, and honestly preferred windows more. Probably because I grew up with it but i think its mainly preference. I didn't see any noticeable difference in games or anything else. Sure windows has more bloat ware and is bulkier but not so much as to make a huge difference. 

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I am in a similar position as you can I use a flash drive to have ubuntu 15.04 with gnome as my desktop eviornmet and I can keep my files and stuff on it and use it on any machine. Also, I have a windows 10 install on my laptops sshd

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Ive tried both, and honestly preferred windows more. Probably because I grew up with it but i think its mainly preference. I didn't see any noticeable difference in games or anything else. Sure windows has more bloat ware and is bulkier but not so much as to make a huge difference. 

there is a massive difference between running linux (not Ubuntu which is bloated, more like debian) on a low end machine and running windows on it.

 

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there is a massive difference between running linux (not Ubuntu which is bloated, more like debian) on a low end machine and running windows on it.

 

I wouldn't say i have a low end machine though. so to me, i didn't see much of a difference.

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I love Linux, but because I play games on my PC so much I use Windows more. With all of Valve's support Linux gaming is much more viable (essentially, pretty much everything that runs on a steam box is a Linux compatible game). However, Windows is still the better choice for gaming, as it currently stands. Some of the things I love about Linux are the terminal and package managers. Hate developing (just a little side hobby programming, I'm not that good) on Windows. Trying to fix Rails when it wouldn't install right on Windows was almost an impossibility. Linux is always open and easy for that kind of thing.

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I wouldn't say i have a low end machine though. so to me, i didn't see much of a difference.

I'm just saying that there is a massive performance increase with linux. 

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Biggest disadvantages of linux are flash support and DX support. And that most common software are only made for Windows, including most of games.

The performance gains you've heard seem almost like propaganda. Linux is lighter and better optimized as OS than windows. Uses less space, doesn't really need drivers (GPUs need them) and has better RAM optimization.

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The "Linux getting better FPS in games than Windows" is sometimes true, but only with games, that are native for Linux e.g. CS: GO, DOTA 2.

As for games, that are only for Windows - it can be a real struggle with Wine.

Newer games requiring dx11(Witcher 3, GTA V) don't work yet - waiting patiently.

A lot of(even most I may say) older games are playable, but few without any issues, and performance better/same as Windows. Also graphic glitches etc. are not rare.

Also, some popular MMOS using HackShield, GameGuard, XignCode, XTrap(and probably others I didn't encounter yet) don't work, and won't work for some time(if ever).

Wine is rapidly developing last few months though, so a lot of these things may change soon(or at least I hope so).

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The "Linux getting better FPS in games than Windows" is sometimes true, but only with games, that are native for Linux e.g. CS: GO, DOTA 2.

As for games, that are only for Windows - it can be a real struggle with Wine.

Newer games requiring dx11(Witcher 3, GTA V) don't work yet - waiting patiently.

A lot of(even most I may say) older games are playable, but few without any issues, and performance better/same as Windows. Also graphic glitches etc. are not rare.

Also, some popular MMOS using HackShield, GameGuard, XignCode, XTrap(and probably others I didn't encounter yet) don't work, and won't work for some time(if ever).

Wine is rapidly developing last few months though, so a lot of these things may change soon(or at least I hope so).

 

 

1. Biggest thing for a developer is that you can compile using the terminal in linux, which is great. You can set up build environments for different things with different toolchains for specific programs.

2. gaming on linux still requires a VM to really play most games and it's not going to be as good as windows, however it's still very good and there are a bunch of good games that are for linux

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Q: What email/VPN should I use?
A: Proton mail and VPN are the best for email and VPNs respectively. (They're free in a good way)

 

Q: How can I stay anonymous on the (deep/dark) webzz???....

A: By learning how to de-anonymize everyone else; if you can do that, then you know what to do for yourself.

 

Q: What Linux distro is best for x y z?

A: Lubuntu for things with little processing power, Ubuntu for normal PCs, and if you need to do anything else then it's best if you do the research yourself.

 

Q: Why is my Linux giving me x y z error?

A: Have you not googled it? Are you sure StackOverflow doesn't have an answer? Does the error tell you what's wrong? If the answer is no to all of those, message me.

 

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