You're right, it doesn't apply to me, but I know alot of gamers that it would apply to.
We're starting to see a shift now and some of those large studios are developing for Linux now, but it's still to few in number, and that doesn't even count the complications added in with coding for OpenGL instead of DirectX.
To answer your question though, I've heard through the vine that Nvidia drivers are easier to deal with on Linux, though I have not experienced it firsthand. I do know for sure that it is updated more frequently than AMD's which currently have 12/18/2015 as the last update, though they work without a hitch.
I would just wait for the third party solutions that come with an 8 pin connector.
So AMD messed up on the reference design. Once the XFX, Sapphire and Asus versions come out, how many people would still spring for the reference version?
I'm in the same boat with others, The game I play the most is 7 Days to Die. Being based on Unity, it actually runs better on my Linux installation than it did on my old Win7.
Linux gaming is definitely becoming more of a reality especially due to Valve pushing the Steam Machine. Even though that's not gaining much traction, it is ushering in games that support, or are developed for Linux. Half of my 400 Steam games are SteamOS/Linux compatible, and that ratio seems to be growing.
I was initially disappointed because I just bought a Kindle 6" last week, but seeing as though the new Kindle only has 512Mb of storage, it makes me feel good about the 4Gb of storage on my old Kindle.
Most people who own >$500 headphones wouldn't waste them on the DACs in their phones.
If someones willing to spend that much money on a pair of cans, they likely have tube driven amps and preamps sitting next to their vinyl record player at home.
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I like that part
no implications or cost on phone.
Almost like there are going to be implications or costs on PC.....
So you mean, like the bulk of the market?
You're right, it doesn't apply to me, but I know alot of gamers that it would apply to.
We're starting to see a shift now and some of those large studios are developing for Linux now, but it's still to few in number, and that doesn't even count the complications added in with coding for OpenGL instead of DirectX.
It's not really any trouble unless you love to play some AAA franchises.
FWIW, Steam works very well on Linux and most of the games I play are native.
Found the Nvidia fanboi.
If you're going to be a coward, at least don't be an idiot.
To answer your question though, I've heard through the vine that Nvidia drivers are easier to deal with on Linux, though I have not experienced it firsthand. I do know for sure that it is updated more frequently than AMD's which currently have 12/18/2015 as the last update, though they work without a hitch.
I just switched to Linux about six months ago with my R9 280 and it was relatively painless.
It wasn't really any different than installing drivers on windows besides the couple of prerequisite files I needed to check for in the terminal.
You act like we were the ones who placed them in their party seats.
Like we had a fucking choice in the first place. The game is rigged, the tables are turned.
I would just wait for the third party solutions that come with an 8 pin connector.
So AMD messed up on the reference design. Once the XFX, Sapphire and Asus versions come out, how many people would still spring for the reference version?
I don't see what the problem is, send that heifer to jail.
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It's all up to your personal preference really. I've been using Cinnamon on 17.3 for about 6 months now and it's really good.
Cinnamon seems to have a very premium feel to it.
I already bought a data erasure tool years ago, it's my trusty 16oz ball peen hammer.
I'm in the same boat with others, The game I play the most is 7 Days to Die. Being based on Unity, it actually runs better on my Linux installation than it did on my old Win7.
Linux gaming is definitely becoming more of a reality especially due to Valve pushing the Steam Machine. Even though that's not gaining much traction, it is ushering in games that support, or are developed for Linux. Half of my 400 Steam games are SteamOS/Linux compatible, and that ratio seems to be growing.
I was initially disappointed because I just bought a Kindle 6" last week, but seeing as though the new Kindle only has 512Mb of storage, it makes me feel good about the 4Gb of storage on my old Kindle.
Tell me how that's progress?
I normally use a post-it note, makes it easier to take off for when you actually need to use it.
There are DOZENS of us and we hate it.
I'm really glad Spotify doesn't stream Taylor Swift anymore, like I want to listen to that garbage.
Most people who own >$500 headphones wouldn't waste them on the DACs in their phones.
If someones willing to spend that much money on a pair of cans, they likely have tube driven amps and preamps sitting next to their vinyl record player at home.
If you don't like the change, then don't buy the next iPhone.
How hard is that?
Oh yes, I totally forgot the Chevrolet Camaro 6S is coming out this year, except it's not cause that's not how the auto industry works.
They call the car the same as they did the year prior.
A quadrillion? That's alot of flops.
Can't confirm, but more then 98% of all the super computers on the Top500 run Linux of some variety, so more than likely it is.
Is that all???
That accounts for all their laptop sales since 2012.
Was this lawsuit pulled from the Onion?
This doesn't even make sense anymore.
Did you think that with everything that happened late last year/early this year with the FBI and Apple that all would suddenly be forgiven?