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“#5 Websites Every Linux User Should Bookmark”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no shortage of Linux websites hyping the trendiest distributions (distros) and dishing on the latest developer drama. To help you cut through the noise, we\u2019ve curated a few sites worth your time that offer relevant news<\/a>, useful information, or both.<\/p>\n

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If you ever enjoy playing game<\/a>s, GamingOnLinux<\/a> is a great resource of news on all things related to gaming on Linux and SteamOS. Subscribe to the website\u2019s RSS feed and you\u2019ll hear about new games coming to Linux, exciting updates to games with native Linux support, and the availability of non-Linux titles through Proton and Wine. Game reviews occasionally app<\/a>ear on their feed as well.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a stats fanatic, GamingOnLinux also has a few pages crunching the numbers on Linux adoption among gamers and the devices they use. The\u00a0Statistics page<\/a> uses data provided by registered website members to judge the popularity of particular Linux distributions, desktop environments, hardware, and drivers (among the GamingOnLinux community). The Steam Tracker page<\/a> highlights the market share of Linux on the Steam platform, another item GamingOnLinux reports on regularly.<\/p>\n

Want to save some money? In addition to tracking Linux game sales<\/a>, GamingOnLinux also maintains a database of free games<\/a> available for Linux, and you can filter them by genre. Conscientious gamers can also filter games by license, meaning you can shun closed-source software. Be free!<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 5 Websites Every PC Gamer Should Bookmark<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The eternal question for Linux users: \u201cCan I run my favorite Windows program on Linux?\u201d If there\u2019s no Linux-native version of a particular Windows app, Wine is probably your solution, and AppDB<\/a> is your resource for estimating how well Wine will work for you. This is where users go to report their experiences running Windows software through Wine, and from those experiences, each app receives an overall rating.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you want to run beloved photo editing software Photoshop on your new Linux desktop. You can download and install Wine<\/a>, and while you wait, look up Photoshop on AppDB. Find the version of Photoshop you want to run, and you see an overall rating in addition to specific notes from test results, specific distros used, user comments (these often contain helpful hints), and known bugs.<\/p>\n

Also of note is ProtonDB<\/a>, something like a sister site to AppDB. The Proton compatibility tool is Valve\u2019s solution for running Windows-only Steam games on Linux (and it in fact uses Wine under the hood). ProtonDB, like AppDB, provides a database of ratings and reviews for game performance under Proton.<\/p>\n

\"Phoronix<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you just bought a new brand new laptop, or you upgraded your PC with a cutting-edge GPU. Surprise! You can\u2019t run Linux on it because support for your hardware hasn\u2019t been added to the kernel. You\u2019re going to have to watch and wait for that support to arrive. But how do you know when that will happen? You could try every kernel patch that arrives, you could lurk in the kernel development email chains, or you could just watch the\u00a0Phoronix<\/a>\u00a0feed.<\/p>\n

Phoronix reports on many Linux and open-source software topics, but the site\u2019s breakdown of progress on the kernel can be of particular help. While some of the technical jargon may challenge people who aren\u2019t developers, it isn\u2019t difficult to find what you need to know if you have the name of your hardware.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re shopping for hardware, Phoronix also regularly posts performance benchmark results and reviews for processors, GPUs, peripherals, and more. Premium Phoronix subscribers can get a cleaner website experience and participate in the active community of Linux hardware enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> What Is Open Source Software, and Why Does It Matter?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"DistroWatch<\/p>\n

Are you non-committal about your current Linux distribution? It\u2019s okay; there are resources for you. DistroWatch<\/a> will let you know when a better distro comes along, with updates on every Linux (and BSD) release. You\u2019ll also find distro reviews (both external and on-site) so you can get a more or less informed perspective on potential distro-hopping targets.<\/p>\n

If you want to know which distros are generating the most hype, then you can check out their Page Hit Ranking<\/a> page. Linux\u2019s penchant for privacy means judging the popularity of distros isn\u2019t a simple task, but the ranking page at least shows you what DistroWatch patrons like to click on. You can also get ahead of the trends by checking out their Waiting List<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find distros that are so fresh they\u2019ve not yet been added to the DistroWatch canon (and, we must add, may not be safe).<\/p>\n

In addition to all that, you\u2019ll find in DistroWatch\u2019s sundry sidebars links to Linux podcasts, newsletters, and guides. Can all the information be overwhelming? Yes. If you want to just see how the most popular distros differ, we have our own guide for that.<\/p>\n

\"ArchWiki<\/p>\n

Not everyone uses Arch, so why should every Linux user bookmark the ArchWiki<\/a>? Because it might be the most extensive database of instructions and information on using Linux on the web. If you\u2019re trying to troubleshoot an app or make a system modification, you\u2019re likely to find help on ArchWiki. Many of the utilities and concepts discussed in the wiki, like PulseAudio and systemd, exist in other distros, and those distros themselves may even direct you to ArchWiki for information.<\/p>\n

Now, making use of this powerful resource takes some dedication. The instructions are intentionally laconic; you won\u2019t find any fluff or flavor text. Most pages will assume you\u2019re familiar with the basics of Linux system management, and they won\u2019t explain anything that isn\u2019t explained on another page. The wiki\u2019s Help page for reading<\/a>, however, can prime you to interpret directions and follow procedures effectively.<\/p>\n

And indeed, the wiki general<\/a>ly assumes you\u2019re using Arch. So when following instructions, it helps to be aware of where Arch differs from your distro<\/a>. If you want to see a wiki closer to your non-Arch distro, you may also find help at\u00a0Ubuntu Wiki<\/a>. It\u2019s not as comprehensive, but some instructions might be easier to follow.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Why Linux’s systemd Is Still Divisive After All These Years<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n