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Linux continues its rise in Steam Survey (www.phoronix.com)

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[-] who@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Way out of date mesa and kernel packages.

Only if you refuse to enable Debian Backports, which would be a silly choice.

[-] djsaskdja@reddthat.com 5 points 2 days ago

Sure, but I’m guessing most Debian users don’t bother. If you’re gaming you absolutely should though.

[-] who@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I’m guessing most Debian users don’t bother.

Why publicly criticize a distro based on a guess that its users are unwilling to use what it offers?

If you’re gaming you absolutely should though.

Well, if your hardware or games happen to need a new kernel or Mesa, then yes. But many do not, so it's not absolute. Also, many gamers get Mesa from Flatpak or Steam instead of their distro, in which case the version provided by Debian doesn't matter at all.

I suggest re-thinking your original comment. It's misleading, and it amplifies a popular misconception.

[-] djsaskdja@reddthat.com 2 points 2 days ago

I’m not criticizing Debian. It’s an amazing distro. It’s just not ideal for gaming. I’m not rethinking shit. What I said is accurate even if it hurts your feelings.