Getting tired of Windows...

[MdX MaxX]

I set up an OS X virtual machine for a while just to kinda get a feel for it.

 

IMO it feels like a crappy Linux distro.

 

If you must switch, there's no reason to go Mac.  Game support isn't much better on OS X, and you'd have to buy all new hardware or go through the process of putting together a Hackintosh, which very well could involve replacing lots of parts.  Linux is free and can be installed on any PC.

 

Try out Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop environment.  It's my favorite distro and really easy and simple to use.

[djandyw]

i dont have any issues with launching applications on linux windows or osx.i use an app called launchy and quicksilver for osx mapped to my control + space keys i never have icons on my desktop and i love the keyboard.i've used linux windows and osx it just depends what your use is.honestly though once you switch from one operating system to another your going to have to learn a hole new os all over. a hole new way of operating things.if your fine with that and have the time then i guess it's not so bad.just remember that with any os switch your going to have to learn again just like if you switched from android to blackberry ect.but it's not so bad being well rounded its always a good trait and skill to have.i've become pretty comfy with windows for gaming and osx for working on music.i plan on messing with terminal on linux down the road there is alot of wicked things in the command line.btw i'll show of my desktop i have 3 things on it atm Recycle bin and something i'm uploading and my read folder.windows 7 windows 8 not so bad :D

[calebp123]

Ubuntu all the way, I just can't wait until it gets full steam support. It really needs it.

[djandyw]

i agree Maxx It wouldnt hurt to grab a free open source copy of virtualbox.and try a few different distros of linux check out

 

https://www.virtualbox.org/ free open source vm software :D

 

http://distrowatch.com/ Tons of information on different Distros of linux :D

[djandyw]

yeah once they have more games on linux it's gonna be EPIC

[calebp123]

In fact does anyone know when steam is planning on adding linux to more games or any new games that are coming out that are linux compatible?

[djandyw]

i just found an article on it if you wanna check it out.  http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/steam-on-linux-everything-you-need-to-know-1148286

[djandyw]

I'm assuming overtime more and more games will come out on steam for linux.it's just gonna be a while before you see anything on steam in comparison with windows on steam.

[Darell3]

Im running windows 8 and i love it better than windows 7. A friend of mine uses ubuntu on his computer and plays games. He's always said that its great! so ill urge you to try out Ubuntu. Ive tried it but personally terminal and everything like that is annoying for me.

[Godlygamer23]

Yeah, this is exactly why i can't wait. But if lord Gaben has his way, AAA titles will be almost forced to dev for linux really. But yeah, wine is awesome :D

 

 

It's not really -that- hard. Just sit with it for a few days and just learn your way around it. I'm sure there's plenty of tutorials on youtube out there too!

Linux is amazing. End of story. Right now, my laptop is dualbooting Ubuntu and Pear OS 7.

[Night]

Im going to swap to Linux once all my favorite new games are available on it.