Switching from Windows to Linux for Gaming: A Personal Declaration of Independence
By
throwaway270925
6mo ago· 5 min readenOpinion
97/100
Golden Brown
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Summary
The author announces their decision to switch from Windows 11 to Linux on their gaming PC, citing frustration with Windows' intrusive features like Recall, Edge/Bing/Copilot promotions, and unwanted AI integrations. They express optimism about Linux gaming improvements and plan to install CachyOS, viewing this as a personal declaration of independence from Microsoft's ecosystem despite Windows currently working fine for their needs.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI am going to put Linux on my gaming PC. Calling it now. 2026 is the year of Linux on the desktop. Or at least on mine.
But the general ratio of cool new features to egregious bullshit is low. I do not want to talk to my computer. I do not want to use OneDrive.
I am tired of Windows trying to get me to use Edge, Edge trying to get me to use Bing, and everything trying to get me to use Copilot.
Windows is getting worse, while gaming on Linux is getting better. I'm gonna move my desktop to CachyOS.
Windows is getting worse, while gaming on Linux is getting better. I’m gonna move my desktop to CachyOS. Wish me luck.
