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    I'm fed up with Windows "upgrades" that feel more like downgrades because they take away useful features and don't really fix anything that visibly needs fixing.


    I have two laptops I haven't used in over 6 monthsl. I am thinking about creating bootable flash drives with Linus downloads, wiping the laptops' drives and downloading two different distros of Linux. The two machines are not the same make or even the same CPU brand, so it won't be a test of which distro is faster, or more capable. It will be more about which distro is more user-friendly for non- geeks like myself to install and use. After some reading and some Youtubing, I am thinking I will use Mint cinnamon and the current version of Zorin. Any suggestions about whether these are the versions to use and which additional interface apps I should include would be appreciated.

    As a Windows user, I find switching to Linux extremely complicated. What also gets on my nerves is the constant use of the command line. You have to do everything manually and know all the commands. But to each their own! :) Personally, I hate Linux.

    But yes, there are various Linux distributions that look similar to Windows... ->

    Linux Mint (Cinnamon): Often considered the best Windows replacement, as its user interface features a very classic layout (similar to Windows 7/10).

    Zorin OS: Developed specifically for users switching from Windows, it offers a layout that comes extremely close to Windows 10/11.

    KDE Plasma (e.g., in Kubuntu or Fedora KDE) This desktop environment is extremely customizable and can be configured to look almost exactly like Windows.

    AnduinOS: An Ubuntu-based distribution specialized in mimicking the look of Windows 11.

    Quote from Hirntot-Soldat

    As a Windows user, I find switching to Linux extremely complicated.

    Agreed. It's still a thing for IT and Computer types. I haven't even bothered learning the macro commands used in RoM, but I think for me it's time to grind into it. My research indicates that there are apps and add-ons for Linux that reduce or eliminate the need for constant use of the command line. someone tell me if that's not true.

    Runes Of Magic is the only thing which prevents me from using Linux full time.


    I have tried RoM using Lutris on NixOS (don't think of it as a recommendation - it is not very beginner friendly) and it barely works, if at all.

    Though it has been a couple of months since I tested it.



    If anyone runs RoM on Linux in a usable manner, don't hesitate to share some tips :)

    When i use Google Search -> KI Answer:


    Runes of Magic can be played on Linux using compatibility layers like Lutris or Wine/PlayOnLinux, though it often requires tweaking due to the Windows-native client Runes of Magic Forum Archlinux Guide. Key steps include using 32-bit Wine prefixes, installing d3dcompiler_47 via winetricks, and managing Gameforge client updates 0.5.2, 0.5.4.


    or try here -> Runes of Magic on Linux


    Recommended Installation Methods (2026)

    • Lutris: Often the smoothest method. Use Lutris to manage Wine settings, and ensure you disable Internet Explorer in winecfg and enable experimental GTK interface if needed 0.5.1.
    • PlayOnLinux: Useful for creating a dedicated 32-bit Wine prefix (e.g., Wine 1.7.x or newer) for the game, which is necessary for the launcher to work correctly 0.5.4.