> The only reason I continue to run Windows as my desktop is for gaming,
I decided to buy into the PlayStation ecosystem for gaming and I've been mostly happy with that. I understand it also gives me better anti-cheat than windows, until the PS4 is really cracked. (Rampant cheaters did eventually ruin my favorite PS3 game, but so far OK for PS4.)
Fortunately, in my case, I wasn't already invested in Windows gaming that I couldn't recoup (e.g., game licenses, in-game leveling and stuff accumulation, player teams). I realize that could be an painful move for some people.
I have ZERO regrets about making Linux my daily driver laptop, and keep all closed software off it (except for wifi firmware blobs). I'm also able to run the same Debian Stable for various home servers, etc.
Ugh playing CoD MW online on the PS4 was a constant stream of mandatory updates which the PS4 needed to install when I had an hour to spare, even though background updates were enabled, leaving just 30 minutes of play time. Frustrating times.
I decided to buy into the PlayStation ecosystem for gaming and I've been mostly happy with that. I understand it also gives me better anti-cheat than windows, until the PS4 is really cracked. (Rampant cheaters did eventually ruin my favorite PS3 game, but so far OK for PS4.)
Fortunately, in my case, I wasn't already invested in Windows gaming that I couldn't recoup (e.g., game licenses, in-game leveling and stuff accumulation, player teams). I realize that could be an painful move for some people.
I have ZERO regrets about making Linux my daily driver laptop, and keep all closed software off it (except for wifi firmware blobs). I'm also able to run the same Debian Stable for various home servers, etc.