Gaming on Linux 2021 | A GNU Era of Gaming

[Alvis]

Do I install a anti-virus on linux? How do I keep my PC safe?

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Absolutely not. It's already unnecesary on Windows (Windows Defender is more than enough), on Linux it makes no sense to get an antivirus because 1- it's safer and 2- no one targets Linux users.

Just try to get all your programs from official repositories whenever possible and that's it

 

[Deleted member 1849]

Antivirus on Linux is mostly unnecessary, but there are times where having something like ClamAV around can help. For example, to check files before sending them out to other machines on the network that run Windows.

It's also technically possible for Windows viruses to infect Linux though WINE, but in practice that shouldn't really be a problem for SteamOS unless you start running a tonne of executables from unknown sources.

90% of people will be fine AV-free.

 

[Turnscr3w]

Absolutely not. It's already unnecesary on Windows (Windows Defender is more than enough), on Linux it makes no sense to get an antivirus because 1- it's safer and 2- no one targets Linux users.

Just try to get all your programs from official repositories whenever possible and that's it

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Ok. Thanks !

 

[bmfrosty]

Phoronix has an article or three up:

For Linux Enthusiasts Especially, The Steam Deck Is An Incredible & Fun Device - Phoronix

www.phoronix.com

KDE Had An Exciting Week With Plasma Available On The Steam Deck, Many Fixes - Phoronix

www.phoronix.com

More AMD Radeon Driver Improvements Lined Up For Linux 5.18 - Phoronix

www.phoronix.com

EDIT:

Epic Games Store on the Steam Deck

Yep, it's a thing and it's totally possible to do without using Windows. Here's a guide. #SteamDeck #Proton - https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/02/steam-dec...

www.youtube.com

 

[Crayon]

Ah yes! All these fresh visual materials today. I'm able to chop out tons of text and replace with screenshots. It was a dumb idea thinking I should get the thread up before we saw the os lol.

This will be much better!

 

[Crayon]

New thread's up!

Never done an ot. I did my best!!!

It will be work in progress while steamos shapes up. Hit me up with any ideas to edit or append it!!!

Thank you everyone!!!

https://www.resetera.com/threads/linux-steamos-ot-its-a-linux-system-i-know-this.557173/

 

[Cien]

Any homebrew gurus around here?

I have a fresh Manjaro install, newest version. I am trying to install homebrew on this machine and am unable to, been pulling my hair out about it.
For some reason Ruby refuses to install, I get this error message:
==> Pouring portable-ruby-2.6.8.x86_64_linux.bottle.tar.gz
Error: Failed to install ruby 2.6.8!
Error: Failed to install Homebrew Portable Ruby and cannot find another Ruby 2.6.8!
If there's no Homebrew Portable Ruby available for your processor:
- install Ruby 2.6.8 with your system package manager (or rbenv/ruby-build)
- make it first in your PATH
- try again
I tried installing Ruby via pacman and setting the export PATH=/usr/bin/ruby:$PATH in bash_profile, same error.
Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[CreepingFear]

Edit: Whoops, I see there is a new thread. Sorry.