Peafield @ Peafield @programming.dev

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I had this dread too! I thought it would be incredibly time consuming but it ended up being a 30 min job (when I'd spent at least 4 days trying to make steam work on Ubuntu). Distro hopping is definitely one of the best features of Linux.

I'm not sure if mint is completely the same, but on Ubuntu you can easily make a bootable USB of another distro using this method: https://ubuntu.com/tutorials/create-a-usb-stick-on-ubuntu#2-requirements

You'd then back up your data, and restart your computer and then, depending on the computer, it might either start the distro installation or you'll need to go into bios and configure your computer to boot from USB.

It sounds more complicated than it is, but there are lots of online tutorials to show you how to do it. Just make sure to back up your data first just in case.

I had the exact same problem with Ubuntu trying to get steam games to run. Unfortunately I could not resolve it and was advised to move to another distro. I chose Fedora and now everything works perfectly without having to make any adjustments. I know it's not the answer you're looking for, but it is a solution.

"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." - Hanlon's razor

Yours is so big it's caused a black hole and sent us back in time.

One of my favourite sci-fi books of all time. I managed to have nothing spoiled and was stunned by the direction the book went in. Loved it.

Controversial opinion here, but I think it was the best Stargate. The mystery they were building was so captivating. Really sad it was cancelled.

Playing Repton 2 also on a BBC micro in my parent's bedroom.

I've started to feel dirty clicking on icons like some sort of peasant.

I did, but only by installing another distro (Fedora).

Such an amazing experience. Worth every penny.

I have the Framework 12th gen DIY edition and I love it. I love not worrying that if I break any part of it, I won't have to throw the whole thing away. I love that it adapts to what I need with the interchangeable expansion cards. I've had it for 6 months now and I still love using it. Definitely recommend.

SILOS NEEDED

One of my favourite games of all time. I forced my friend to sit and play it one night! I can't wait for whatever they are doing next.

I'm really enjoying the Wool Trilogy my Hugh Howey. It's maybe more dystopia than sci-fi but in the same vein for sure.

Yeah this is what I ended up doing. Switched to Fedora and everything works perfectly! I've only been using Linux for about 6 months so I'm still getting my feet wet.

so it turns out that no games run on steam! The only thing I can get to work is minecraft at the moment, and that doesn't use steam!

So I've tested it thoroughly and it turns out I can't run any games except ones like FTL. It's very weird and I'm exhausted by it!

Okay I'll try that too! Thanks!