Quoting: ShmerlI prefer to use Qemu/KVM + libvirt for that purpose. virt-manager is a good GUI solution for it.

Figuring out stuff though can take time, but it's worth it.

See: https://virt-manager.org [External Link]

Start with installing virt-manager, it usually pulls qemu and kvm related packages already. The basic functions in the UI are pretty straightforward, and there are various tutorials and tips on more complex ones, which you can find around the net.

You can use local user qemu session first, to avoid more complex system level qemu session (virt manager provides a choice which session to connect to). Make sure your user also belongs to libvirt and kvm groups:

sudo usermod -a -G libvirt,kvm your_user

Quoting: CreakI use GNOME Boxes when I need a VM. I don't use VMs very often though, but I think that for a first start, it's a very simple and intuitive GUI (in just 5 or 6 clicks, you're done).

Thank Shmerl and Creak, I certainly will taking a loong time to figuring it out. I will try/experiment it on my old empty HDD.

I hesitated to try WM because based on reading news and etc., is most VM softwares are paid/subscription software. So my thought/perception that VM needs to be pirated.

Certainly, I'm kinda noob on VM but I will trying out virt-manager and GNOME boxes (or any suggestion y'all gave me).

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Quoting: WorMzyI use chroots rather than VMs, but my 32GB RAM is usually mostly used for compiling software too (mostly because I run the chroots on tmpfs).

Quoting: ShmerlI'd say 16 GB is a norm today, to be able to run most games comfortably. I personally like building stuff in different VMs.

Speaking about VM, how/where should i start?

I am seriously want to upgrade or buy a new PC this year but as modern CPU no longer supports Win XP, I'm kinda 50:50.

I want to learn about VM because most old school phones' for PC software backup such as Sony Ericsson PC Suite/PC Companion, Nokia PC Suite/Link and Samsung Kies (for non-Android) runs stably on Win XP.

Hope y'all or anyone please give some advice.. Thanks guys..

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Kinda off-topic but kinda relevant, just now I came across on r/pcgaming subreddit about, "Is 8gb of ram no longer enough to play a game with browsers open? It seems like Firefox and chrome eat up 40-60% of my ram" [External Link]

So GoL users... what's our opinions on this? For me, I think 8GB RAM on Linux are nearly to it's limit but still enough for at least 1-2 years..

FYI, Firefox (my default browser) in my computer are running at 100 - 300 MB, Vivaldi 100 - 500MB (as it's basically a modified Chrome, correct me if I'm wrong) and Midori at 50 - 200 MB. Usually, I'm running 1-3 tabs on Firefox and rarely exceed 10 tabs. Not using Chrome/Chromium anymore since late 2016.

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Quoting: BielFPs

Quoting: mylka

Quoting: MalAnd so, one day, they will buy third party games and release them exclusively on linux. And I will be forced to stand up for the windows junkies out there. This gaming world is so messed up.

if i had the fortnite money, i would totally do it

here you have metro.... but linux exclusive for 1 year
i brought you pc master race heavy rain.... but linux exclusive for 1 year
you like factorio... here you have it in 3D, called satisfactory.... but linux exclusive for 1 year
i heard you like RDR2, here we go.... but linux exclusive for 1 year

that would be so funny... 95% pc gamers pissed off, hackers start to build windows wrappers, to make it playable on windows

Windows users excited with a new version of "LINE" so they could test what Linux games are working on windows :)

Linux Is Next (Windows) Emulator.

ADD: (Forgot to add comments)

Like EA plans on Halcyon. I'm believed it when I see it for real.

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Kinda mixed feeling. Got some itch client vibe there which not necessary good or bad, but if it's smooth and simple I'm OK with it.

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Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoPROTON is OK, but it is not enough for to compensate what EPIC is doing with the big industry players.

EG is paying (read: bribing) every publishers or developers (note the difference), based on future revenue which means zero loss, to get distribution rights on their client exclusively. Any publishers especially so-called AAA plus to extend some devs, love risk-free business with free cash upfront. Bottomline is important yo! Not gamers..

Thanks to EGS, now I know which publishers + devs either AAA or indie who really hated my cash. I'm plan to buy PS1 Classic next month or so but no thanks to this deal, I canceled my plan. Plus, If I had my PS4 right now, I will end PS Plus subs and delete my credit card/paypal from PSN, if possible I'm blacklist PSN.

For me, better we move on and supports people who wants our money. After all, what I learned after I'm switch gaming Linux platform is AAA publishers with AAA games are totally overrated and always under-delivered.

And for hostile indies, their loss. AFAIK, no other gaming community willingly paid for your game at the same time helping you to fix your game FOC, except Linux.

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Quoting: ArdjeMostly due to crowds screaming Scam, or worse, crying wolf when there is a kitten.
There are a lot of fake crowdfundings, and it promises everything, and never starting anything. They are easily spotted though.
There are also a few crowdfunding programs that get severely damaged by the Scam crowd, a crowd of teenagers that needs to scream at everything that the leader of the herd says to scream at. Actually, this can be found not only at crowdfunding.
So, personally, I don't think it would hurt the Linux "brand", until the leader of the herd will point at Linux as a scam. And no point in telling that leader that 1/2 his household runs linux, because the herd only listens to the leader.
Actually, when you think about it, it's a very very interesting scientific study, mod/crowd psychology. Especially since the crowd is now connected by internet instead of being in a small space.
Sorry, psychology, how absurd it may sound, was my second interest after electronics (Computers were essentially non existent, as the one computer we had at school filled a small classroom). Electronics obviously has been largely replaced by computing, especially since it was obvious that I would never understand antennas, and computer science classes: I did that literally sleeping.

Interesting views Ardje. I won't say I'm agree nor disgree as I didn't know nothing about psychology studies. Still, I'm glad to gaining new knowledge. You know, lifelong education.

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Ok... But Google... Didn't you people now focusing on Fuchsia because something regarding GPL?

Sorry, I'm remain skeptical on Google effort on Linux gaming. Nothing to comment much here.

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I hope VCS really been launched or Linux especially Linux gaming will get bad reputation.

Seriously, I didn't want "Linux" word being synonymous as the word "scam". No thanks to lots of not-so-convincing crowdfunding program.

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Quoting: subBut not really surprising if this SteamSpy guy is now in charge at Epic.

Can you or anyone explained to me..
Why some PC gamers dislike Sergey? (the SteamSpy guy). Even before he got a job at Epic, some people in community are not fan of him. Why?

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Quoting: BOYSSSSS

Quoting: Whitewolfe80

Quoting: BOYSSSSSFirst Metro Exodus now Phoenix Point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tRWWSkg1Xc [External Link]

Thats okay because they cancelled the phonix point native port

True, but now you can't play it with wine or Steam Play. And it's disgusting how the Studio gave the middle finger to the fans who crowdfunded the game.

Read on Twitter saying that Epic paying Snapshot Games exclusive deal + possible refunding cost from backers, which about $2.7 Million++. So, basically they can flip "middle finger" to backers and still making money, for now...

However, I'm pity for other honest crowdfundee games in the future, backers will be extremely cautious to "invest" their money which may affecting on funding target.

ps: Is 'crowdfundee' a word?

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