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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 in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Has anyone else questioned their choice of computers for running Linux? (lemmy.world)

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3 years ago I needed a new computer and decided on an 16 inch M1 Macbook Pro, but did lots of overthinking about if I wanted to stick to it. I tried Asahi Linux didn't have any reasons at the time to use linux over macOS (but there was always the chance I might later), the build quality is 2nd to none, none of my Windows laptops lasted more than a few years.

3 years later, I've really been itching to switch to Linux. Two of several reasons: because its DEs are more customizable, it has better documented accessibility APIs if you want to make keyboard navigation software. I reinstalled Asahi Linux and really tried to make it my daily driver, but the lacks of apps would require me to dual boot: Photoshop and Roblox.

I researching again for computers closest to Macbook Pros but none of them come close to its build quality. I think it would be best for me to make my own desktop PC for linux. I don't think I'd fare well with another windows laptop brand.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I haven't tested it, but there seem to be a Roblox client for Linux.

https://sober.vinegarhq.org/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago

Sober works great, and is the only method that still works from the ones I've tried. I think most of them stopped working because of Roblox's new Hyperion Anticheat which blocked WINE (unsure if they unblocked it at a later point as they promised, but I'd bet they didn't).

Side note: The creators of Sober also maintain a project called Vinegar, which allows for Roblox Studio to be installed under Linux (it used to be for both Player and Studio, until the anticheat for the Player was introduced)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Roblox can also be installed via lutris on Linux.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Unfortunately it doesn't work on ARM devices right now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Ah that's unfortunate. You're still dual booting to Arm Windows and Roblox works there?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago

DId u read the post? I'm on a MBP so I would dual boot to macOS (it's not possible to run windows on it rn without a VM).