Recently, I switched from Windows to Linux, tried many distros, and ended up with the Ubuntu rolling-release. Things went well for some days, but I started facing some issues like printer issues, gaming performance issues, and overall Ubuntu performance issues. So, I switched to where it all started, which is Windows 10. Now I’m on Windows, but the likeness and pleasure of using Linux are still with me. 

So, what I wanted was a faster, rolling-release, easy-to-use distro with easy installation of Nvidia proprietary drivers. 

What I have now planned is Fedora, because I like it. The issue with Fedora is that I can easily install the Nvidia driver, unlike Ubuntu. Can I search for the driver in the store or something else?

Or anything better than a fedora.

Graphics card: GT 730. I quit gaming, so gaming was not an issue anymore.

  •  floofloof   ( @floofloof@lemmy.ca ) English
    5•1 year ago

    If you only need a basic graphics card, why not replace that NVIDIA one with something by another manufacturer that’s better supported driver-wise? Or maybe your CPU has onboard graphics? A basic card won’t need to cost much, and it could remove the headaches with NVIDIA drivers and give you more distro options.

    •  megane-kun   ( @megane_kun@lemm.ee ) English
      8•1 year ago

      I have the same graphics card as the OP, due to circumstances beyond my control, and I can see where you’re coming from (looking to replace this video card sooner than later with an AMD one–seeing how troublesome NVIDIA is with Linux, I just don’t want to support them). However, this “just buy better hardware, lol!” line of reasoning is counter-productive to convincing someone to make the jump to Linux.

      One of the things that convinced me to make the jump is the argument that Linux can run on any junk machine destined for e-waste. Seeing the argument about buying better hardware, or buying the right brand of hardware just pains me (despite being true to some extent).

      •  floofloof   ( @floofloof@lemmy.ca ) English
        1•1 year ago

        Yes, I didn’t think OP needed convincing, or I might have been more careful about that. Rather, I was thinking about OP’s particular search for a good rolling release with NVIDIA support. You do make a good point.

      •  ZeroHora   ( @ZeroHora@lemmy.ml ) English
        1•1 year ago

        I agree with you but Linux or any OS won’t make miracles. Some older hardware is so bad(even when was new) that is not suited for something like games. We need to be realistic too.

        •  megane-kun   ( @megane_kun@lemm.ee ) 
          3•1 year ago

          Agreed. Though in the context of trying to convince someone to commit to Linux, suggesting that they buy new hardware would make them have second thoughts (about Linux, given that their stuff works okay with Windows).

          Sure, it’s better for them to have a better idea of what they’re getting into (NVIDIA and Linux mixes like oil and water), but that might be better off stated as “If you’re intending to upgrade your hardware, better stay away from NVIDIA.” (Or something along those lines.)

          I’m now way more willing to switch to hardware that’d play nice with Linux now that I’ve made the jump. In fact, if I have the money, I would have already ditched my graphics card for something better (looking at getting an RX 6650 XT).