I think you have gotten a lot of good answers so my 2 cents are. Install something simple like Ubuntu and try it out. Getting the answers to your questions will not give you the “feel” of using a linux system. Once you start you will begin to have more answers and a lot more questions, specifically in the areas you are interested in.
Also check the Arch wiki, it is really good for any distro because it gives a good reference for configurations.
Where we are going there is no documentation.
So, you want to use AUR whenever possible by adding -git to every package that you want to install, also mess with your python install by mixing pip and AUR packages, don’t forget to install your nvidia beta drivers.
I use Arch (btw), I break my own stuff whenever I want, keep up Microsoft.
Secretly in love with AUR and a masochist.
I’m curious now, what’s a NZ English word that’s unique to NZ?
And yes, there is no system wide spell check, but I think windows/macos also don’t have this.
The only system I know with system wide spell check are smartphones.
Linux Mint with Mate +1
Linux in general has good language support.
Thus ensuring that the most degenerate and repulsive mods are created for it, may Bahamut have mercy on his soul.
As cm0002 said, you need to define your budget first. With that you can start looking around. You can find a more capable system than the SteamDeck second hand.
For a new system, look for a System Integrator that offers warranty. Usually local PC stores offer this kind of service.
Is that you?, Crowdstrike?
Bro, install a custom kernel from the AUR and switch all your software to the git versions, just add -git at the end of each package. Do not use pacman, what are you? afraid of life?, use yay like everyone else.
^I ^use ^arch, ^btw.
If you have an old laptop you can try bazzite. I do have a Steam Deck and it is really good qnd convenient
Dude, I run Elden Ring in my desktop and stream it to my deck, no cables and lot’s of battery time. eGPU is cool if you use your steam deck as a PC.
Gaming: I just Steam for most games, I use Proton GE for better performance in some games
General SW: For things that are light and work with Wine, I will use just that. For SW that needs the Windows “runtime” like the Xbox Accessories SW for my Elite controller, I use a VirtualBox.
Most of my needs are covered by regular Linux apps, such as a Browser, Development environment and Media.
What is this screenshot? Is that a tremor sandworm?
And the original still holds pretty well. Additionally is not a game that has a lot of replayability, I loved the game but is kind of a one shot.
I’ve got a track for that:
Localsend is also a thing
But what’s the alternative?