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Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to just trade in their PC for a newer one, because how hard can it be? (www.xda-developers.com)
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[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

I really want to put Linux on my gaming PC, but I'm doubtful I can get my Rift S working on there. :/

Apparently there is an openxr driver for it, though, so I suppose I should at least give it a shot.

There's absolutely no way I'm going to win11, though.

[–] zenpocalypse@lemm.ee 17 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Nobara or Pop! OS would be good choices.

Yeah, VR is still catching up, but I feel like (dual) booting to Win 10 just for specific purposes would greatly reduce the risk.

[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I'd just be scared of windows trying to clobber my nix partition.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 months ago

Use separate disks.

[–] zenpocalypse@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Personally, I've never had trouble even with partitions, but Windows isn't going to mess with drives that aren't NTFS.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

Haven’t had issues since the 2000s. Use a separate boot partition, use UEFI, you’re golden.

[–] Nightwish76@feddit.uk 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Just installed ZorinOS on my PC (dual boot with Windows 11) and I'm playing Diablo 4 on Linux. How cool is this?

[–] zenpocalypse@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

It's so cool. We've been waiting for Linux to cover gaming and it really has with the push from Steam.

[–] steal_your_face@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Bazzite is better imo

[–] zenpocalypse@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

I've heard people like that one. I didn't try it, but I love Nobara as my primary OS.

[–] domi@lemmy.secnd.me 5 points 2 months ago

Your best shot is with Monado, which supports the Rift S: https://monado.freedesktop.org/

I only have an Index, so I can't speak for how well it works or how easy it is to setup.

[–] sir_pronoun@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I got my meta quest 2 working on Linux, so you should definitely just try :)

[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I did read that there were some input issues with the d-pads not working, but that was also 2 years ago so it could've been fixed by now.

So you're right, I should!

Pretty sure I've got an old drive around somewhere that I could toss it on.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Yeah, this is why I never got into VR, the Linux support blows even if you get a supported headset because the games aren't made for Linux. There are some games, sure, but it's not worth spending $1k+ on an Index.

I'll use it once the barrier to entry drops or Linux support improves.

[–] DrDystopia@lemy.lol 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

As someone who routinely used to sink thousands of hours into games, and by that I mean 3000 hrs. on R6-3, 2500 hrs. on Squad and so on, the predatory practices of Microsoft, Steam and game developers have just turned me off gaming completely.

[–] dan1101@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago

There are still good game publishers like CD Projekt Red and Warhorse Studios. Plus lots of open source and indie gems. Gaming is a lot more than AAA and MOBAs.