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Quick Linux Setup

Choosing your distribution

• Arch vs Fedora vs Debian
  • Arch is for people who want the latest and widest amount of packages, even if bugs are to be encountered.
  • Fedora is for people who want the same as above, with less bugs, comes with less packages by default though.
  • Debian has the fewest amount of packages and has alternative methods for installing packages not included in Debian’s package list.
• Noob-friendly-ness
  • The two distributions that are Windows-like on this list use Debian-based Ubuntu. However, they include their own package lists and may be better for those who are completely clueless without graphical user interfaces for everything.
• Important info for gamers
  • Check if your main games are supported:
    • ProtonDB includes information to see if your game can even run on Linux period using the frontend of Proton.
    • Are We Anti-Cheat Yet? includes information to see if an online game with anti-cheat has Linux support.
      • Popular games that aren’t supported include: Rust, Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, Valorant, Apex Legends, Battlefield, etc.
  • Modding isn’t the greatest on Linux.
    • Tools such as Vortex and Mod Organizer 2 have third-party installers, but can be tricky to setup/use for new people.
    • Jackify is a great tool for people wanting to install Wabbajack modlists.

Distributions

Standard Linux

• Pika OS - Debian-based
• Nobara Project - Fedora-based
• Cachy OS - Arch-based

Windows-like

• Anduin OS - If you like something equivalent to Windows 11.
• Linux Mint - If you like something equivalent to Windows 7 or 10.