The relationship between the video game industry and Linux distributions it has always been far from perfect. Valve realized the problem and the potential market they were losing and set out to reverse the situation, with questionable success. Now comes a new alternative for those who want to use GNU / Linux and play video games. GamerOS is a Linux distribution for gaming fans.
This GNU / Linux distribution has been specially developed to play video games. It seeks to offer the best possible experience to gamers who want to enjoy games outside of Windows. GamerOS could say that it takes over from SteamOS, Valve's distribution that never really took off.
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One of the most interesting aspects is that it is based on Arch Linux, a very powerful and flexible distribution. Arch Linux is not for everyone, so the GamerOS developers have left it all to be 'install and play'. Different solutions have also been integrated to correct certain existing problems regarding gaming in Linux.
Some of the most interesting aspects of GamerOS 18 is that it uses the Linux kernel 5.6.15. Mesa 20.0.7 drivers have been updated, NVIDIA 440.82 drivers have been integrated, an updated composer has been added, retro gaming packages and emulators like RetroArch 1.8.8 have been added.
It also integrates GamerOS emulators for Steam Buddy, the web-based interface for managing all non-Steam software. Platforms such as Neo Geo, GameCube, Arcado and many others have been added.
Installations have been simplified by the Universal Flatpak packages, which make everything a breeze. We can install Apps from Flathub with just one click, being able to easily install Veloren, Firefox, etc.
GamerOS integrates improved support for network hardware, gamepads for consoles such as the Nintendo 64, Xbox One, among others. Additionally you can use Etcher and record the image on a USB and use it in Live mode.
Hi. Forgive my ignorance, let's see ... I can play my current games that I have in Windows on this system ... ??. Games like Crysis, various NFS, Sniper Elite and Ghost, Wolfenstein 2, etc…. ????. Thanks and greetings to all ..
The first thing is to see if the game is compatible with Linux or not. Those games without compatibility that can be run are emulator systems like Wine, for example.