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What is Nobara Linux?

Nobara Linux
Website: https://nobaraproject.org/
Wiki: https://wiki.nobaraproject.org/
Download: https://nobaraproject.org/download-nobara/
The Nobara Project, to put it simply, is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it. Fedora is a very good workstation OS, however, anything involving any kind of 3rd party or proprietary packages is usually absent from a fresh install. A typical point and click user can often struggle with how to get a lot of things working beyond the basic browser and office documents that come with the OS without having to take extra time to search documentation. Some of the important things that are missing from Fedora, especially with regards to gaming include WINE dependencies, obs-studio, 3rd party codec packages such as those for gstreamer, 3rd party drivers such as NVIDIA drivers, and even small package fixes here and there.
This project aims to fix most of those issues and offer a better gaming, streaming, and content creation experience out of the box. More importantly, we want to be more point and click friendly, and avoid the basic user from having to open the terminal. It’s not that the terminal and/or terminal usage are a bad thing by any means, power users are more than welcome to continue with using the terminal, but for new users, point and click ease of use is usually expected.
It should be clarified that this distribution is -NOT- to be considered a ‘Fedora Spin’. A Fedora Spin is an official Fedora released version of a desktop environment (such as gnome/kde). We are a completely independent project from Fedora, and there are no Fedora developers or parties directly involved. We use Fedora packages, code, and repositories. That is the extent of it.
SirMadsen

Star Citizen on Linux - Quick Start Guide

Prerequisites
Install Wine v9.4 or newer from your distro's repos. If wine is not available from your distro's repos, you may follow the instructions on the winehq website.
Install winetricks 20250102 or newer from your distro's repos. Links, if needed, are on the winetricks github
Select an install location where you have space for the entire game, approximately 130GB
Must be a linux-formatted SSD
We do not recommend an HDD or NTFS format
Installation Steps
If using an immutable distro (ie. Bazzite, Silverblue), we recommend the flatpak installation.
Download our LUG Helper (Select the .tar.gz. Distro packages are listed here)
Launch the LUG Helper and select Install Star Citizen
Allow the Preflight Check to fix any issues it finds before proceeding!
You may instruct the Helper to install the Wine prefix (this contains the game) to any linux-formatted partition.
After the install completes, run the RSI Launcher, log in, and click Install to finish installing the game. Do not change the default install location C:\Program Files\Roberts Space Industries!
Launch the game. See you in the 'verse!
Full article and thanks to Starcitizen-lug here.
DOWNLOADS
lug-helper-4.2.tar.gz

SirMadsen

What is Fedora Linux?

Fedora Linux
OS Type: Linux
Based on: Independent
Origin: USA
Architecture: aarch64, arm, ppc64le, s390x, x86_64
Desktop: Awesome, Budgie, Cinnamon, Enlightenment, i3, GNOME, KDE Plasma, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, Openbox, Ratpoison, Xfce
Category: Desktop, Immutable, Server, Live Medium
Status: Active
Fedora Linux (formerly Fedora, formerly Fedora Core) is a Linux distribution developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and owned by Red Hat. Fedora Linux contains software distributed under a free and open-source license and aims to be on the leading edge of such technologies. Fedora has a reputation for focusing on innovation, integrating new technologies early on and working closely with upstream Linux communities. The default desktop in Fedora Linux is the GNOME desktop environment and the default interface is the GNOME Shell. Other desktop environments, including KDE, Xfce, LXDE, MATE and Cinnamon, are available. The Fedora project also distributes custom variations of Fedora called Fedora spins. These are built with specific sets of software packages, offering alternative desktop environments or targeting specific interests such as gaming, security, design, scientific computing and robotics.
SirMadsen

Install Git on Fedora Linux

Git is a powerful and widely used distributed version control system (VCS) essential for managing code projects. It allows you to track changes, collaborate effectively, and revert to previous versions if necessary. This guide will walk you through the straightforward process of installing Git on your Fedora Linux system.
Prerequisites
A Fedora Linux system with an active internet connection.
Basic understanding of using the terminal.
Administrative privileges (sudo access) on your system.
Method 1: Installing Git from Default Repository
This method is the easiest way to get Git up and running on your Fedora system. The official Fedora repositories contain stable versions of Git, and they ensure compatibility with the system.
Open a Terminal Window::Press Ctrl + Alt + T or search for “Terminal” in your applications menu to launch a terminal window.
Update Package Lists (Optional but Recommended): It’s a good practice to ensure your system has the latest package information:
sudo dnf update Install Git: Use the dnf package manager, specifically designed for Fedora and related distributions, to install Git:
sudo dnf install git git-all The git-all package includes additional Git utilities for a more comprehensive Git experience.
Verify Installation: Check if Git is installed correctly by running the following command:
git --version A successful installation will display the installed Git version.
Method 2: Installing Git from Latest Source Code
For those who need the latest features or fixes from the Git software, compiling from source might be the preferred route. This method is a bit more involved but offers the most up-to-date version of Git.
Install Required Dependencies: To compile Git from source, several development tools and libraries are needed. Install them using:
sudo dnf groupinstall "Development Tools" sudo dnf install zlib-devel perl-CPAN gettext Download the Latest Git Source Code: Navigate to the official Git website or repository to find the link to the latest source code. Alternatively, you can use wget or curl to fetch it directly. Here’s how to do it with wget:
wget https://github.com/git/git/archive/refs/tags/v2.44.0.tar.gz Replace [2.44.0] with the desired version number.
Extract the Tarball and Navigate to the Directory:
tar -xvzf v2.44.0.tar.gz cd git-2.44.0 Compile and Install: Execute the following commands in order:
./configure --prefix=/usr make sudo make install Verify Installation: Check if Git is installed correctly by running the following command:
git --version This command should display the version you just installed, confirming that the installation process was successful.
SirMadsen

Install different Python version on Arch based distros

So I use stuff that requires older versions of python, problem is newer distros comes with the newest version which at this moment is 3.13 and I need 3.11.
The solution is simple. Run the following command to install any version.
yay -S python311
python3.11 --version
python3.11 -m venv env
Replacing the version number with the one you need.
  • Distro: Arch
SirMadsen

What is EndevourOS?

EndevourOS
OS Type: Linux
Based on: Arch
Origin: Netherlands
Architecture: aarch64, x86_64
Desktop: Budgie, Cinnamon, GNOME, i3, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce
Category: Desktop, Live Medium, Raspberry Pi
Status: Active
EndeavourOS is a rolling release Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The project aims to be a spiritual successor to Antergos - providing an easy setup and pre-configured desktop environment on an Arch base. EndeavourOS offers both off-line and on-line install options. The off-line installer, Calamares, uses the KDE Plasma desktop by default. The on-line installer can install optional software components, including most popular desktop environments.
  • Distro: endeavour
SirMadsen

What is MX Linux?

MX Linux
OS Type: Linux
Based on: Debian, antiX
Origin: Greece, USA
Architecture: armhf, i686, x86_64
Desktop: Fluxbox, KDE Plasma, Xfce
Category: Desktop, From RAM, Live Medium, Old Computers, Raspberry Pi
Status: Active
MX Linux, a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS Linux communities. Using Xfce as the default desktop (with separate KDE Plasma and Fluxbox editions also available), it is a mid-weight operating system designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint.
  • Distro: MX
SirMadsen

What is Bazzite

Bazzite
OS Type: Linux
Based on: Fedora
Origin: Global
Architecture: x86_64
Desktop: GNOME, KDE Plasma
Category: Desktop, Gaming, Immutable
Status: Active
Bazzite is an atomic distribution based on Fedora. The Bazzite distribution is designed with gaming in mind. It can run on desktop computers, the Steam Deck, and other handheld gaming devices. The base system is read-only and packages are usually supplied using Flatpak bundles.
For Nvidia users there are also a dedicated ISO to make gaming smooth on systems that are not AMD based.
  • Distro: Bazzite
SirMadsen

What is Linux Mint?

Linux Mint
OS Type: Linux
Based on: Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)
Origin: Ireland
Architecture: i686, x86_64
Desktop: Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce
Category: Beginners, Desktop, Live Medium
Status: Active
Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based distribution whose goal is to provide a classic desktop experience with many convenient, custom tools and optional out-of-the-box multimedia support. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories. Besides its Ubuntu-based flavour, the project also produces a separate "Debian" edition (called LMDE), based on the latest stable Debian version.
  • Distro: Mint
SirMadsen

What is Ubuntu?

Ubuntu
OS Type: Linux
Based on: Debian
Origin: Isle of Man
Architecture: armhf, ppc64el, riscv, s390x, x86_64
Desktop: GNOME, Unity
Category: Beginners, Desktop, Immutable, Server, Live Medium
Status: Active
Ubuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. The Ubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Ubuntu Manifesto: that software should be available free of charge, that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities, and that people should have the freedom to customize and alter their software in whatever way they see fit. "Ubuntu" is an ancient African word, meaning "humanity to others". The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.
  • Distro: Ubuntu
SirMadsen

What is Linux

Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged as a Linux distribution, which includes the kernel and supporting system software and libraries, most of which are provided by third parties to create a complete operating system, designed as a clone of Unix and released under the copyleft GPL license. Thousands of Linux distributions exist, many based directly or indirectly on other distributions; popular Linux distributions include Debian, Fedora Linux, Linux Mint, Arch Linux, and Ubuntu, while commercial distributions include Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise, and ChromeOS. Linux distributions are frequently used in server platforms.
SirMadsen
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