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KDE's end of year fundraiser is live
30 October 2024 at 3:16 pm UTC Likes: 1
30 October 2024 at 3:16 pm UTC Likes: 1
I'm already a member but I wish them the best of luck in this fundraiser. KDE is the best!
Bazzite updated to Fedora 41 with expanded PC gaming handheld support
30 October 2024 at 2:57 pm UTC
Just a heads up. Bazzite can be picky about what kind of USB stick you can use. It just refused to boot from my Kingston stick even though Kubuntu, Fedora and Windows 10 worked just fine on it. I went out and bought a Samsung stick and that one worked.
30 October 2024 at 2:57 pm UTC
Quoting: ZeloxHaving a desktop pc that just stood there with a decent amd gpu I wanted to put this pc in my living room. Sadly the install for Bazzite is so huge that it wouldn't fit on any of the USB's I have at home, I ended up with chimera OS instead, but that was a real pain to install also. I hade to clean format my hard drives, edit the install script and then I finally manage to get it installed. So if there is one who want so take the market by storm, just make an easy install. I will probably try Bazzite os again once they have some kind of install over the internet. Chimera was painful to install.
Quoting: ToddLI used a 16GB USB stick to create the installer for Bazzite and it worked perfectly fine when I tried it on a PC I recently purchased. You don't need anything more than a 16GB USB stick since the installer itself it about 10GB.
Just a heads up. Bazzite can be picky about what kind of USB stick you can use. It just refused to boot from my Kingston stick even though Kubuntu, Fedora and Windows 10 worked just fine on it. I went out and bought a Samsung stick and that one worked.
Bazzite updated to Fedora 41 with expanded PC gaming handheld support
30 October 2024 at 12:37 pm UTC Likes: 1
I tried Bazzite on my PC and it was not a good fit for me. It was great for gaming but the desktop experience was somewhat buggy, however on a couch PC that is less of a concern. Until SteamOS releases I would say Bazzite or ChimeraOS are the best we have for a console PC.
That's Nobara basically. Have you tried it? They have a Steam Deck-build.
30 October 2024 at 12:37 pm UTC Likes: 1
Quoting: ZlopezI plan to create a PC console to use with my TV and Bazzite looks like a good choice for OS in that case.
I tried Bazzite on my PC and it was not a good fit for me. It was great for gaming but the desktop experience was somewhat buggy, however on a couch PC that is less of a concern. Until SteamOS releases I would say Bazzite or ChimeraOS are the best we have for a console PC.
Quoting: kftXI wish it wasn't immutable so I could remove stuff I don't want like Lutris. That's the only thing stopping me from doing the Switch on my Steam Deck, really.
That's Nobara basically. Have you tried it? They have a Steam Deck-build.
Assassin's Creed Mirage arrives on Steam as Ubisoft return to Valve's store
18 October 2024 at 9:49 am UTC Likes: 2
18 October 2024 at 9:49 am UTC Likes: 2
Might buy it to play on the Steam Deck. Seems to run great from what I have read. Stable 45 fps with medium settings. The game itself looks like it's going back to the series stealth game play roots which suits me.
Intel and AMD join up to form the x86 ecosystem advisory group to shape the future
16 October 2024 at 7:44 am UTC Likes: 2
It's actually more about keeping x86 competitive with ARM and RISC-V not about AMD beating Intel. This x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group should have been started years ago if Intel and AMD have had the foresight. I think it's actually very different to Microsoft/Xbox and Sony/PS5 as they don't share anything other than fancy words. Still it remains to be seen if this group can produce anything more than fancy words.
16 October 2024 at 7:44 am UTC Likes: 2
Quoting: Linux_RocksMan, you can tell that Intel is in trouble if this is happening. This is like Microsoft with Xbox and them trying to act all friendly towards other platforms. If Intel was beating AMD hand over fist again or if Xbox was doing good still. None of this would be happening and they'd be saying fuck off to everyone else. lol
It's actually more about keeping x86 competitive with ARM and RISC-V not about AMD beating Intel. This x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group should have been started years ago if Intel and AMD have had the foresight. I think it's actually very different to Microsoft/Xbox and Sony/PS5 as they don't share anything other than fancy words. Still it remains to be seen if this group can produce anything more than fancy words.
Creative Assembly confirm Alien: Isolation is getting a sequel
8 October 2024 at 6:58 am UTC
8 October 2024 at 6:58 am UTC
One of my absolute favorite games is finally getting a sequel and I should be thrilled but I have concerns. All of the original Alien: Isolation team left CA many years ago. Also CA had their Hyena disaster so their execution has not been the best lately to put it mildly. Again with lots of people leaving the company. I sort of wonder who's left besides the Total War-teams?
Dome Keeper hits 1 million players - multiplayer and modding support to come
27 September 2024 at 1:11 pm UTC Likes: 3
Haha I haven't done that yet but now I maybe will :D Agree this is a lovely little game and perfect for some couch gaming on the Deck <3
Edit: Btw pleasantly surprised they actually sold over 1 M copies. It always felt like a "indie darling hit" but I haven't seen much buzz around it.
27 September 2024 at 1:11 pm UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: IrisNebulaQuoteand 81,867 managed to dig out the whole map while playingI'm one of those, couldn't resist :-D
It's a great game! And fantastic for the Deck.
Haha I haven't done that yet but now I maybe will :D Agree this is a lovely little game and perfect for some couch gaming on the Deck <3
Edit: Btw pleasantly surprised they actually sold over 1 M copies. It always felt like a "indie darling hit" but I haven't seen much buzz around it.
Valve dev Mike Blumenkrantz details a new proposal for speedier Wayland Protocols development
26 September 2024 at 12:57 pm UTC Likes: 5
I don't think consensus usually is needed in experimental and fast evolving branches. When solutions get moved up to testing / stable then absolutely consensus is a good thing.
I'm no Wayland developer though. However it's pretty clear for anyone who have read through some of their merge requests that it's their (sometimes philosophical) governing what makes protocols stall for months and sometimes years. For example tearing protocol was a beautiful train wreck to follow from the outside. It's also pretty clear that consensus already has failed as Gnome still refuses to implement server-side decorations, even though it was voted on.
26 September 2024 at 12:57 pm UTC Likes: 5
Quoting: amataiQuoting: BrokattI'm not an expert, but as I see it.Quoting: amataiThat's an elegant solution, more inteligent than the frog protocol solution imho.
What exactly is "more intelligent" than Frog Protocols? To a laymen like me they seem to do the exact same thing.
It does not bypass the Wayland consensus, yet both allow for protocol to be added faster (like frog) and the consensus to build faster (which would be problematic for frog due to bypassing the consensus at the root).
I think the consensus is a good thing, and a solution helping it grows faster is better than bypassing it. Project acting against each other by shipping protocols without looking in depth at their interaction with the rest of Wayland seems to my uneducated eye as a recipe for trouble.
I don't think consensus usually is needed in experimental and fast evolving branches. When solutions get moved up to testing / stable then absolutely consensus is a good thing.
I'm no Wayland developer though. However it's pretty clear for anyone who have read through some of their merge requests that it's their (sometimes philosophical) governing what makes protocols stall for months and sometimes years. For example tearing protocol was a beautiful train wreck to follow from the outside. It's also pretty clear that consensus already has failed as Gnome still refuses to implement server-side decorations, even though it was voted on.
Valve dev Mike Blumenkrantz details a new proposal for speedier Wayland Protocols development
26 September 2024 at 11:29 am UTC
What exactly is "more intelligent" than Frog Protocols? To a laymen like me they seem to do the exact same thing.
26 September 2024 at 11:29 am UTC
Quoting: amataiThat's an elegant solution, more inteligent than the frog protocol solution imho.
What exactly is "more intelligent" than Frog Protocols? To a laymen like me they seem to do the exact same thing.
Behaviour Interactive has acquired Darkest Dungeon developer Red Hook Studios
25 September 2024 at 6:59 am UTC
Both studios are makers of "OK" horror themed games so maybe they will fit together? I have at least had some fun with Dead by Daylight together with friends. Darkest Dungeon 1 was a brilliant game though.
At least Dead by Daylight is playable on Linux unlike many other games. I prefer we have the choice to accept intrusive anti-cheat or not.
25 September 2024 at 6:59 am UTC
Quoting: sonic2kkQuoting: chickenb00Epic announced they may no longer provide exclusivity deals with payments up front.
That is some good news at least. I wasn't concerned that they would take another deal, moreso that I am soured on any studio that accepts it (yes, even Tomorrow Corporation which is my profile picture, I am ashamed to have supported them). A buyout here is a better deal, but being bought by the team behind Dead by Daylight (or any developer that includes invasive client-side anti-cheat and/or Epic Online Services in their games) is just more reason to avoid anything from Red Hook Studios in the future.
I also own Darkest Dungeon, it was gifted to me and I played some hours of it, but it never gripped me. Perhaps it was the RNG that put me off. After the Epic deal for Darkest Dungeon 2, I had no reason to ever revisit it.
Both studios are makers of "OK" horror themed games so maybe they will fit together? I have at least had some fun with Dead by Daylight together with friends. Darkest Dungeon 1 was a brilliant game though.
At least Dead by Daylight is playable on Linux unlike many other games. I prefer we have the choice to accept intrusive anti-cheat or not.
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