Linux Migration Guide
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Sick of Windows bloat and ads? Reclaim your desktop with this practical Linux migration guide. Covering distros, privacy, and gaming compatibility for 2026.

I’ve been using Linux for years, but as the proprietary alternatives get more aggressive with telemetry and adverts, I wanted to document the choices that actually keep my desktop predictable.

This isn’t a manual, but a practical overview of my setup. From why I’ve settled on CachyOS and KDE Plasma for my main rig, to the reality of dealing with proprietary software and app compatibility in 2026. It’s just an honest look at the transition and why I’m done with the corporate defaults.

      • Specter@piefed.socialEnglish
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        53 minutes ago

        The “systemd devs” are anyone with the cash é to contribute to it. Yes, you need to be competent dev for your merges to be accepted, unlike in the virus-infested AUR.

        But systemd can be forked if you don’t trust said devs. You’d be in the minority though because the majority of distros out there chose to adopt systemd, because it is that good.