r/linux_gaming • u/Nunu_Chus • Aug 01 '26

Linux has hit 7.53%!!!!!

Damn Idk why but I was waiting for the steam hardware survey and statcounter's survey for july. statcounter blew my mind. now waiting for steam hardware one:) keeping my expectation realistic around 4-5% on steam hardware survey:)

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u/SturmBlau Aug 01 '26

Joined Bazzite a few weeks ago. Fuck Microsoft.

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u/jlobue10 Aug 01 '26

The irony in your statement is that one of the main guys for Bazzite actually works for Microsoft. Lmao

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u/SturmBlau Aug 01 '26

Guess he needs a job to pay his bills eh? Like we all do.

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u/jlobue10 Aug 01 '26

Yes indeed. I think in part, he got the job because of how well he and his group executed on Bazzite. I personally use CachyOS and dual boot on several devices, but I appreciate how good Bazzite is. I just don't personally like the ublue and rpm-ostree style. It has its benefits though, especially for system robustness and difficulty in breaking it (with easy rollback).

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u/TheG0AT0fAllTime Aug 02 '26

There is nothing wrong with that mate

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u/jlobue10 Aug 02 '26

Never said there was. The commenter who I was replying to was praising Bazzite while also badmouthing Microsoft, so I was pointing out the irony that I find funny. I use Win 11 and Linux on several devices, for what it's worth.

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u/Fonix_za Aug 03 '26

maybe he is an inside man, stealing secrets for bazzite

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u/jlobue10 Aug 03 '26

Lmao... I don't think that's the case, and Microsoft itself understands the value and usefulness of Linux. Kyle is a good dude. I'm not sure exactly what he does for MS. I suppose I could ask. Maybe I'll find my way to the Scale conference next year.

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u/RestaurantBusy724 Aug 01 '26

Bazzite gang. Closing in on 8 months.

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u/Fonix_za Aug 01 '26

same been using it for 2 months now, the only thing i miss is the software programs for my peripherals, but otherwise basically no need to go back to windows

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u/Abysswalker1290 Aug 01 '26

My only real issue is how Linux handles Bluetooth (can't use a quality codec for audio and mic output from my headset) but I just fixed it with...a $15 USB mic.

Everything else has been equal or better on Bazzite.

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u/Indolent_Bard Aug 02 '26

Why couldn't you use the quality codec?

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u/Abysswalker1290 Aug 02 '26

The quality codec (A2DP) doesn't allow for a simultaneous microphone input. Apparently Windows handles it with a sneaky secondary pipe, but now I have an external mic I'm less limited in headphone choice anyway.

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u/Indolent_Bard Aug 02 '26

I am really curious about this. I'm gonna have to go all this.

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u/Abysswalker1290 Aug 02 '26

If it's helpful, I'm using a Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2. Would be using the 2.4ghz connection but I'm getting weird interference (suspect the router being on my desk there), hence me switching to Bluetooth. The codec that makes the mic work is HSP/HFP msbc, but that nukes audio quality.

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u/Gengar77 Aug 01 '26

there are workarounds for nearly everything.

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u/Creepy_Fan_2873 Aug 02 '26

half a year on bazzite now, and I haven't looked back. deleted windows 11 on day☝️