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submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I just fucking can't with windows anymore. I'd preach about it but I imagine you've heard it all. I have minimal computer expertise.

I use my PC mainly for streaming, downloading torrent files who's copyright you don't need to worry about, and light gaming. Usually just messing with New Vegas mods.

If someone knows of a good YouTube channel or guide or something written for andelder millennial caveman I would be grateful.

Edit: after having been recommended mint OS and giving it a quick Google, I got this! I haven't fucked with anything linux scince the early aughts. And holy shit has that come a ways. Guess I remembered back and got a little intimidated. Mint is downloading now. As a small f.u. I booted up edge to do it. Ty you beautiful people!

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Hey, friend. I just wanted to let you know that I couldn't get New Vegas to run on my (up to date) Linux PC until I installed the custom Proton version called "Proton GE." The GE stands for Glorious Eggroll, which is the username of the developer. There's guides on how to install it on the GitHub's readme. I know it may sound complicated to someone new, but you can do it!

Here's a link to the read me: https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom?tab=readme-ov-file#manual

Scroll down to the "native" install instructions.

Of course, you can ignore this if New Vegas just works for you as it seems to for many others. My system is MX Linux, not Mint.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Good to know ty! I've heard of proton but don't know a lot about it. I'll definitely be looking into it. I have a crappy Nvidia card. We'll see how that goes