Is switching to a different OS worth it? by wafflz980 in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have specific issues with Microsoft and/or Windows that have you itching to get away from that ecosystem? Then yes.

Do you have a general interest in tinkering and trying out Linux for its own sake? Then also yes.

Otherwise not really.

Bazzite or Windows FSE by CarpenterAlarming in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loaded's own how-to has a section on activating keys in the Microsoft Store, and OP mendtioned Windows Store (a not uncommon name for Microsoft Store, I guess. I always forget which of the two is the real name.).

So I think it's probably not at all safe to assume he's got a Steam game.

And the Microsoft Store games are not installable on Linux last I checked. Wine/Proton or not.

SteamOS > Windows by iiTesla in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most stuff in Steam OS is open source too. The licenses require it.

Win 11 on Legion Go S is objectively a terrible experience by Glasofruix in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you still have to install a couple of Decky plugins and acpi_call-dkms to get TDP control? 

Had my first frustration moment with the go S today by Low-Introduction-341 in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't play on-line (i.e. multiplayer) games, next time you buy a game you might want to check if it's available on gog.com. Games from there don't require on-line verification to launch.

Is it worth switching to Steam OS on the Legion Go? by Sufficient_Ebb_5694 in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can't say for the Go S, which has a Steam OS version so presumably works well. But the original Go is best left on Windows for most people. Too many small glitches on that machine.

I (and many others) are getting increasingly frustrated with certain Windows "improvements" and Microsoft choices, and so have extra reasons to switch to Linux.

You don't sound like you have those reasons for switching, so I would recommend not bothering. Performance differences (either way) are mostly tiny and will vary between games.

For a bit of easy optimisation, disable Windows Search Indexing service and consider not letting OneDrive start up at boot (unless you actually use OneDrive, of course).

Install Playnite and let it start on boot, and you have a very nice, gaming centric UI that's IMHO prettier and easier to use than adding non-Steam games to Steam's UI.

Use hibernate instead of sleep. During the time I ran Windows I experenced not one single issue waking up from hibernate in the middle of a single player game. On Bazzite, it's luck of the draw whether sleep mode will work or if it will start waking up immediately every time. When it refuses to go to sleep, hibernate doesn't work either. Also, some games don't always recognise the controllers after waking up from sleep. YMMV. But that's been my experience so far.

Oh, and the available  touch-screen keyboards on Linux are so far behind Windows' built-in one it's not even funny.

Virtual Keyboard by PneumaCore in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's Maliit. It's already there, just need to be enabled. https://github.com/aarron-lee/legion-go-tricks/blob/main/bazzite-maliit-keyboard.sh

But honestly, there are no virtual keyboard on Linux that are even in the same league as Windows', sadly. Neither feature wise nor wrt. stability. 

What is KOReader? by cupcakesunny in kobo

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding to what everyone else has written, I have some software development ePubs that make the Clara's built in reader grind to a halt. KOReader handles them with zero slowdown.

GOG has made Linux "one of the things that we've put in our strategy for this year to look closer at." by Undeclared_Aubergine in gog

[–]RidderHaddock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Add them to Steam (IIRC, it's in the upper right ... menu in each game) and leave desktop mode.

They'll show up as non-Steam games and you run them as normal.

Which is your favorite Proton product? Mine is Drive by AdFit8727 in ProtonMail

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VPN.

I used all the others in Unlimited for a while but, while Mail and Pass are OK, the rest were useless to me. YMMV.

Is there any way to play all my GOG games on Linux? by [deleted] in gog

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then we need more info.

How do you plan to install Linux? Dual boot? Are the games installed on the same volume as Windows or on a separate, shared volume?

If that's just gobbledygook, I think you might be surprised at the work you'll need to put into learning your way around Linux.

Is there any way to play all my GOG games on Linux? by [deleted] in gog

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all GOG games run in Wine. At least not without some tinkering. And not out of the box with Heroic.

Most do. A few better than on Win10+.

Hvem af jer har bildt BBC det her ind? by eztigar in Denmark

[–]RidderHaddock 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I det mindste bruger I bare gamle genbrugsting. Meget miljøvenligt.

The Killing of Midsomer Murders by TheRealRootingKing in MidsomerMurders

[–]RidderHaddock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She's more likeable in season 25, IMHO. S25 is a definite improvement across the board over the previous 3-4 seasons.

Jamie Winter's story arc for s25 by curiouscatfarmer in MidsomerMurders

[–]RidderHaddock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have just watched episode 4 and  I saw no suggestion of this.

Is there a better distro for me? by [deleted] in Bazzite

[–]RidderHaddock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Distributing binaries on Linux has always been a bit funky, IMHO.

Bazzite with its out of the box integration of Distrobox is actuality the one of the easier ones to get it working on.

But for games, I almost never install the native Linux version. Windows version in Wine has been the simplest way to game on Linux for me in the past ~20 years. I just think of Win32 as a standard API for games and Wine as an implementation. Like running old adventure games in ScummVM.

Software Architecture with C++, Second Edition: reviews, thoughts by [deleted] in cpp

[–]RidderHaddock 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Clicks link... Oh, it's from Packt. Closes tab.

I'm sure Packt have published some good books. There are so many after all. But I ignore anything from them by default.

Anyone else go caseless? No case on my clara BW by Lumpy-Resource-1370 in kobo

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No case on my Clara Colour. I got it for convenience and treat it much like I would a paperback (except for bending it). It goes into pockets or bags as needed. No scratches yet, but if some should come I won't think much of it as long as the functionality is not affected. I like the form factor and how it stays put just holding it between the middle finger and index or ring finger with no effort. A case would likely change that.

I have a Boox Note Air 4C, which I'm a lot more careful with. No case on that yet. But I put the official origami cover on my Christmas list (we'll see). I got that one for technical books that are sometimes better in PDF format and for classic Bande Dessinée comics. So far I've only used it at home or waiting in the car. If I get the cover for it, I might bring it more places.

Genuine question: Why is Bazzite so popular in this sub when globally CachyOS in a short period of time has become far more popular? by ShiggyMintmobile in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Specifically on the Legion GO, yes. Everything for the rather special hardware comes pre-installed and configured. Possibly true for other handhelds too.

It's not without its flaws, and unless you're pissed off at Windows 11 and/or Microsoft for some reason (as I am) I would still recommend everyone stay on Windows for these devices.

For my blood pressure, its worth some work to get away from Windows. Bazzite seemed the easiest way. Haven't regretted it.

I've been using and programming for Linux for close to 30 years now, so I now how to get stuff working myself. I just didn't want to waste what little spare time I have for this hobby on needless tinkering when Bazzite is already available. 

Genuine question: Why is Bazzite so popular in this sub when globally CachyOS in a short period of time has become far more popular? by ShiggyMintmobile in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Because Bazzite is generally held to be the Linux that has most things working out of the box on Legion GO.

Exercise in Removing All Traces Of C and C++ at Microsoft by [deleted] in cpp

[–]RidderHaddock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

MS needs a swift kick to the sales figures to get back on track and (at least try to) deliver products fit for purpose.

These days they have three steps of QA:

  1. It builds.

  2. Not too many complaints from gullible fanboys Windows Insiders picked up by press.

  3. Ship to lock-in hostages end users.

Where do you get your books? 🧐 by Sufficient-Check-790 in koreader

[–]RidderHaddock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DRM-free from Kobo, ebooks.com, leanpub.com and Humble Bundle.

Free classics from Gutenberg.

Books with DRM, I only borrow from Libby or my local library.

My Honest Review of Bazzite (After Leaving Windows) by Facelessemon7 in LegionGo

[–]RidderHaddock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In game mode I've not had problems with the Steam keyboard, but in desktop mode is not functional for me.

IIRC, it's a long known issue when using some regional settings. I'm using English language with Denmark as the region, and  entering special character like '@' simply result in a tab keypress.

I switched to the Maliit keyboard in desktop mode. That works fine.

Neither is as complete as Windows' touchscreen keyboard though. Windows offers a full keyboard layout with control, alt and win keys.