Re: Not Much LINUX Stuff of Late

c186282 <[email protected]> Mon, 3 Aug 2026 23:16:47 -0400
Newsgroups comp.os.linux.misc
Organization wokiesux
Message-ID <[email protected]>
On 8/3/26 13:08, John Ames wrote:
> On Mon, 3 Aug 2026 12:18:54 +0100
> The Natural Philosopher <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> That is because for most people the onboard video is more than good
>> enough. If they want gaming performance they build or buy a system
>> with more expensive hardware.
> 
> Honestly, even my gaming is incredibly low-key - Quake WADs, Ren'Py,
> the occasional SDL2 indie title. I've been running a second-gen i5 with
> integrated video as a daily driver for years and haven't found a need
> for anything heftier.

   Typical. "The Latest Great Shit" often isn't NEEDED.

   With Linux, even kinda old boxes can still Deliver.

   Wanna run 8k games ? Then you'll PAY, BIG. Linux
   or Winders or Whatever.

   If you DON'T need to run 8k games and shit then a
   LOT less will serve FINE.

   Not a game fan. Do have Duke3D somewhere, but have
   not played it in a decade.