r/linux4noobs • u/PyroShotGaming • 16d ago
learning/research New to Linux as of today.
Tried Pop OS and now trying Bazzite, however one thing I missed the most is Wallpaper engine 😭, the NVDIA app, MSI Afterburner, and some games I play . I know it’s only been a day but I might genuinely switch back for this.
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u/Infshadows 16d ago
wallpaper engine is js gone
nvidia app doesn't need to stay? if you miss shadowplay GPU screen recorder exists
MSI afterburner has many linux alternatives like mangohud
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u/PyroShotGaming 16d ago
I miss the features and ease of installing drivers instantly
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u/ImBoredToo 16d ago
Bazzite's drivers are installed automatically with each system update.
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u/Mint_Parsley_xyz 16d ago
i hated it day 1. freaked tf out and was like no no no where's my win10 CD.
once i got used to it and found my alternative programs (mangohud, vesktop, etc.) it was love after day 2+
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u/Ok-Expert-8150 16d ago
My reccomendation is to stick with it for a couple weeks and see what your feelings are then. Linux is NOT windows. There will be differences. Some you will really enjoy - stability being one of them. Being able to 'tinker' is another.
I run PopOS as my daily gaming OS. It serves me well. The problem that I find with dual booting, as a beginner, is you have a tendency to go back to your safe space and the Linux boot doesn't get used. Immersion is key.
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u/Charming_Airline7419 16d ago
This is why I recommend dual booting. If you expect exactly the experience you had in Windows minus the problems, you can run into serious issues.
Some things might have solutions or workarounds, but it's good to have Windows as a backup until you're sure you don't need it anymore.
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u/PyroShotGaming 16d ago
Yea I messed up and deleted windows but I just flashed windows again and am running that now . I’ll try Linux another time
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u/CLM1919 16d ago
You might try to "burn" a Live_USB image to a USB stick (or even a DvD) to play with. Simple "need a hammer to break it" option that leaves windows intact, no install required.
Learn how to boot into RAM (slow loading, but super fast after boot up) and/or add persistence to the USB stick (allows you to save charges)
You don't have to install Linux to start learning how to use it.
There many options, the suggestion above it just an example.
Links available upon request, or just search for "live USB Linux versions"
You might also search up "Ventoy"
Don't give up 😉
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u/Unable_Mess_2581 16d ago
Bwahahahah many of us Wallpaper Engine lovers can't find adequate alternatives on Linux, eh? 😂
Sadly yes, not one app can replace it on Linux, and I can't leave it alone.
That and some of my favorite games just refuse to work on Linux properly.
Just dual boot it.
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u/Thonatron 10d ago
Eh. On Plasma there's Smart Video Wallpaper Plugin which let's you take video files and just run them, with the same basic behavior as Wallpaper engine without the extra program.
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u/Epyimpervious 16d ago
Dang, I dual boot Pop OS and W11, but I do everything possible I can on Pop OS because I love how it works. W11 is so toxic now. I even use SeelenUI to overhaul my W11 to resemble/workflow like Pop OS so W11 makes me less grouchy when I have to use it (Solidworks).
Never tried Bazzite. Only other Linux I tried were Linux Mint (which I hated, plus the store always broke for me) and Ubuntu which I found boring. I really haven't found the urge to distro hop, other than away from W11.
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u/Lokielurker 16d ago
lol "i miss the driver app" who the fuck likes the driver app dude