The Linux Thread

[RitualClarity]

 

[Doublezero]

17 hours ago, ritualclarity said:

Steam OS (most recent version) is immutable. Same as Bazzite, Silverblue etc. 

Plus, it only uses AMD GPUs. The more I learn about it, the more disappointed I become. I was hoping that Valve would use their brand and ability to devote full-time employees to improving the OS and using it to target Windows users, but it looks like it's just for the Steam Machine and Steam Deck.

[RitualClarity]

8 hours ago, Doublezero said:

Plus, it only uses AMD GPUs. The more I learn about it, the more disappointed I become. I was hoping that Valve would use their brand and ability to devote full-time employees to improving the OS and using it to target Windows users, but it looks like it's just for the Steam Machine and Steam Deck.

I'm ok with them not having full time Linix developers working for them. They are adding greatly to Proton and other compatability layers. This is where the main focus is and where it really makes a difference regarding Linux. They aen't doing it behind closed doors either. 

That and there are other good alteranitives. Catchy OS and Bazzite (which is like Steam but better supported.) 

They are also creating the Steam machine full Linux replacement that you CAN install your own OS if you wanted it and didn't want Steam OS (or as the time I read it. ) That combined with some of their gamer friendly policies and such. They are OK with me. 

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I haven't used this. (yet. A BIG yet) but it looks great. 

https://mivocloud.com/blog/Tasksel-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-needed

Very useful but would require a bit of Linux knowlege.  (For my LInux I had to install Tasksel first. (sudo apt install tasksel) 

The above shows Web Server,SSH server and Laptop (not sure what that means. ) Along with many different desktop enviroments. 

remember if you decide to change the enviroment for your Linux fun! When opening up a new session and selecting the new desktop make a new user for it.  Otherwise depending on which desktops you use you can have a bad expeirence. Some are able to work together and others are too close and use the same config files (found in your Home folder) so they fight like windows and linux.   

[RitualClarity]

Oh, I forgot and meant to add this to the thread. I think I forgot and didn't upload it. If I did sorry. 

When using terminal (named diferent in differnet Linux distros but all are CLI ... Command Line Interface) and get a crowded terminal and want to work on something else but don't want to have to close this down and open yet another terminal. 

Use the "Clear" command. 

simply type 

clear. 

 

Same when done. Type in the terminal 

exit.

and it will close. 

 

Oh and open a terminal without searching for the program. 

CTL + ALT + T

Now you can navagate the terminal much more eaiser. 

 

Chaining commands like update and upgrade etc. Use the "&&" command (minus the ") 

sudo apt udpate && sudo apt upgrade && clear && exit.   ( didn't need the clear command lol) 

so many commands coming out of my ears. lol. 

[RitualClarity]

I got a bit excited before. 

[Doublezero]

Why is Zorin OS so good? 

[RitualClarity]

Getting deep in LInux. 

Spoiler

 

 

Only for those that might be intersted in creating a server. 

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[Nessa]

On 6/7/2026 at 3:14 PM, Doublezero said:

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That hair needs it's own video though. 

But yeah no PS/Illustrator is biggest hit on Linux for me, but I can sidestep it because I have a work mac. 

That said leaving windows isn't a luxury anymore but a necessity. I'll be taking the leap soon myself. Time to go! Was talking to two other Skyrim modders who are both on linux earlier this week. A little work but worth it in the end.

[RitualClarity]

A nice command that I wasn't aware of. Helps deeper cleaning of Debian systems. I have tried it and had almost 700 mb of files and programs that were  no longer being used. 

The system is very stable now. No signs of any issues. 

The command is : 

sudo apt install deborphan
sudo apt purge $(deborphan)

It installs a tool that helps more thorough dependency management. Not required as apt get is pretty solid as it is but something extra for those wanting more clean system. 

Another cleaning command. 

journalctl --disk-usage

^ checks how much your journal files are taking up. 

sudo journalctl --vacuum-time=14d

^ this helps clear out older journal files beyond 14 days. I believe just change the 14 to whatever you want and it will clear those out. 

Want to set and forget, regarding journal files ? 

sudo journalctl --vacuum-size=500M

 Set the size to what you want and forget it. Now it should maintain the files as needed. AS I understand it from my reading the journals will continue to grow until cleaned. So an old system can bet more bloated than necessary. I mean you most likely won't need a journal file form last month much less last year. 

 

I found some really nice other files but they have the rm command and that is something I won't sperad in open forums due to the fact if  you type something wrong, you can delete your entire system.  Terriffic command though. I use it to get rid of stuck or stuborn and orphand files (owners no longer present) type stuff. Really fast and powerful.  

Too much? 

The simple commands : 

sudo apt autoremove

sudo apt clean 

should be enough for most users. The above is for those that either have limited space. (say in a VM or small SD) and/or have a desire to clean out things. It can increse performance the cleaner the system is.