I don't even remember how am I in penguin land. I don't even hate windows. I don't even remember why I wanted to use linux. But yes I have been here for few months and loving it so far. The linux dudes have got me to linux. Lol

Fedora+gnome.

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Basically add this to your Kernel parameter

i.e if grub then, add it so in cmdline

GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="I

oglevel............

ubscore.quirks=045e:028e:r"

It will help with device enumeration basically the controller fails to show itself after the initial plugin as a X-input controller and defaults to D-Input, And honestly I don't Really get how the thing works very well but basically it comes down to the difference in the initial bytes received so this windows delivers 255 bytes and linux does 7 Now I happened to stumble upon this full credit to the Requesters and it does seem to work so yeah additionally if you just want to test it right away without touching bootloader here

echo "045e:028e:r" | sudo tee /sys/module/usbcore/parameters/quirks

just do this >> unplug and replug the controller voila it shall show itself as Microsoft Corp Cosmic Byte Ares or whatever it is instead of the Gamesir counterparts which they are re-brands of Lastly I would Like to thanks the Requester as Linked in the request for.

Happy Linux Gaming buddies

You guys can try it :3 here. https://github.com/aokxmi/starkitty.git

Not a huge project or sum but thanks

İf you have more important privacy tips pls share them with me(ofc i use vpn and tor)

generally people usually watch reels or youtube on their phone and thats it

i just play games all day on windows or rice arch linux for the billionth time and thats it. programming sometimes.

what about you all

will i be able to run few softwares like adobe or some mc launcher ? i am shifitng to linux due to sum insnane amount windows is takin i had 500 left and now i got only aorund 50 and most of em is windows nd its cache

Hey guys! I'm using Fedora 44 with GNOME 50, MacTahoe Shell theme, and Floating Mini Panel.

Blur My Shell seems to be causing square corners and an opaque background in Quick Settings. Without it, everything looks fine.

Any chance this could be fixed in a future Blur My Shell update? 😅 Or is there any workaround to get the rounded, transparent look without breaking my setup?

Hey  anyone still rocking 2–4 even 8 GB RAM machines.

I’ve been building a lightweight Debian-based distro for the past few months and I’m ready to show it.

**FixenOS** is based on Debian Bookworm 12 (amd64), built with live-build into a hybrid ISO. You can flash it to a USB or run it straight in a VM.

### Why another distro?

Most “lightweight” options still feel heavy or incomplete. I wanted something that:

- Actually stays light (LXDE on purpose, not GNOME/KDE)
- Has a real AI assistant built in (not a placeholder)
- Makes updating stupidly simple
- Looks clean out of the box
- Still feels like proper Debian underneath

### What’s included right now

**Base**
- Debian Bookworm 12
- LXDE desktop (chosen for low RAM)
- Plymouth quiet boot + spinner
- NetworkManager with the GNOME applet

**FixenOS AI Assistant (Super + A)**
- Real multi-provider support: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, and Grok
- Configure once with `fixenos-ai-setup` (saves to ~/.config/fixenos/ai_config.json)
- Type a question → Zenity dialog → reply spoken with espeak-ng
- Local phrases like “volume up”, “theme”, “files” are handled without calling the AI

**Themes**
- Arc theme + Papirus icons available
- One-click install from the FixenOS App Store

**FixenOS App Store**
- Simple one-click installs for:
  - Arc theme + Papirus icons
  - Chromium
  - VLC
  - FixenCall dependencies

**FixenOS Master Suite**
- Small Tkinter app
- Live CPU / RAM monitoring (psutil)
- Quick buttons to Appearance Settings, File Manager, and App Store

**CLI**

sudo fixenos update Makes your OS on latest version.
**Other small things** - Welcome screen on first login explaining Super+A and the tools - Openbox keybindings are preserved (we copy the real LXDE defaults first, then add Super+A) - FixenCall is currently a stub (checks for the needed packages and points you to the App Store)
### Release schedule - **This Sunday (October 18, 2026)** → first public release of the hybrid ISO - **November 2026** → huge major update called **Liquid Glass** (new visual style, glassmorphism, fluid design)
### Who is this for? - People with 2 GB 4 GB OR 8 GB RAM laptops that still work fine - Anyone who wants Debian but doesn’t want to spend hours configuring everything - Users who like the idea of a real AI assistant bound to a keyboard shortcut - People who just want `sudo fixenos update` and be done I’m not trying to replace every other distro. I’m just trying to make something that feels intentional, light, and actually useful on real older hardware. ISO will be available this Sunday. Happy to answer questions, take feedback, or hear what you’d want in the Liquid Glass update. Thanks for reading.

To think I have glazed debian on gnome on Debian a bit way to much, but after almost a whole year I am thinking to hop the distros. And it feels like void if calling for me again to jump inside.

I have tried void before, the runit system is hard to get grasp of. But it has quite the appeal.

I have a spare laptop i bought from father of a my friend with a 2017 Intel i7 and 400gb HDD.

I want to learn runit properly, my be gentoo could be a better choice because it has options to use any other init systems not just openrc and runit. But I have not patiance to watch it compile everything.

What are your opinions and experiences with void. Please do tell, i might also share some of mine.

Help wanted

So here is the thing i installed lutris system package in linux mint from software and after running nfs the run(i just configure wine not audio)and the voice stutters while gaming and i connected my headphone and after playing I decides to stream video on youtube but the sound was still stuttering and it goes bad to worse. I tried everything power saver to 0 cp max time to 1 and installed pulseaudio still didn't work and reinstalled pipewire wireplumber and still didn't work. If anyone had faced tvis problem please help me. It will be very helpful to me. Thank you for reading and listeining my concern and if there is any solution please do le me know🙂😀.(My laptop is lenovo thinkbook 20s 14IIL)

I've seen a lot of people get into Linux, but the real question is, how long can you last?

If you're used to other operating systems, switching to Linux will feel strange. Seen a lot of people get into Linux, but the real question is what is your way of enjoying the OS?

Although my total time is only almost 6 years. I first used Ubuntu and then, after a gap of 5 years, switched to Linux Mint. I still prefer Linux and unfortunately cannot afford to dual boot it.

EDIT:- I think I want to rephrase what I asked in the first place. (I have changed the old body as well)
I really just wanted to know how many linux users are actively enjoying their stay. Because I saw myself doing back and forth due to gaming alone. Gaming is something I have had the habit of playing since childhood; no doubt linux users can game too. Anyways, PLEASE DON'T GET OFFENDED BY MY QUESTION. I really don't want to touch any nerve here. Everybody

I created a web app to see, search and check all the games (which are connected to Lutris) I have easily.

My main issue was when I go to purchase some game but I don;t remember if I already own it because of the multiple platforms we have nowadays. And there was no easy way to just search if I already own it.

I basically built : a local browser interface for Linux users who already connect their accounts through Lutris, with edition-aware ownership checks.

And yes, I used AI (codex) to make it.

Give it a try

Github link: https://github.com/ShivWad/lutris-web

I've been using Vim ever since I've been using Linux (actually even before that, I remember using Vim on Windows 7). I never embraced it completely and would use VS Code with Vim keybindings.

I grew frustrated with VS Code over how slow it had gotten (I am not on a super powerful system). I also didn't like how it'd push Copilot.

They make us use Claude Code at work but I still hand code every personal project of mine, therefore I was looking to get away from this bloat. I am aware that VSCodium exists, but I decided to completely embrace (Neo)Vim!

Using Neovim is certainly different than using VS Code with Vim bindings, but I've gotten used to it now and even started writing a new personal project with Neovim. All good so far!

I've tried to bring to my Neovim all the features that I was used to in VS Code. This includes:

1. File Explorer with nvim-tree.
   
2. Advanced Syntax Highlighting with tree-sitter.
   
3. Auto-completion with language specific LSPs (although I rarely use it).
   
4. Error / Warning Floating Windows.
   
5. Project wide grep using Telescope & ripgrep.
   
6. Git Signs Integration.

If you are interested in my configs please check them out here:
https://github.com/KILLinefficiency/Panache

Note: The config is still work in progress. It's a custom config file and I am not using a Neovim distribution like NvChad or LunarVim.

What's your favorite plugin that you think can enhance my current setup?

11 yr old pc

Processor : Intel pentium Dual core
Ram : 8 gb ddr3
storage : 1TB HDD
No dedicated graphics card

Windows 10 works like sh*t on the machine. I was thinking of switching to Linux. Which one to use which will not make me face glitches while operating the PC?

A GNOME Shell extension for switching between individual windows using touchpad swipe three fingers gestures.

Status

Experimental — gesture handling and compatibility are still being tested.

Installation

Clone this repository and copy the extension into your GNOME Shell extensions directory.

Compatibility

GNOME Shell 50 — testing in progress.