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Been using Kubuntu LTS for about 7 months now. Started with 25.04, but could not get Orca Slicer for 3d printing to run. After some experimenting with distros, ended up going back but to the 24.04 version. Orca runs under X11, but not for me using Wayland. I really like Kubuntu's ability to customize the desktop, add widgets. Every game I've wanted to play works well through Steam. The only reason I keep Win10 Pro on an external ssd is to run Solid Edge CAD software occasionally. The game server I run is still on Win10 Pro as well, since trying to install game mods under Linux is a headache that I don't need.
What modded games are you playing?
Was playing Valheim with some friends. Tried installing mods on my Linux PC, struggled for two days trying to get anything to work. I just wanted to play, gave up and ran it from my Windows bootup. Vanilla Valheim runs no problem, it's great. I tried using Nexus, Thunderstore, and manual installs. Even installed Gale to give that a try, but it didn't make any sense. No real documentation for using it available.
Will say that I can run Ark Survival Ascended with mods no problem, but adding mods off of CurseForge is built into the game.
I've been using Lutris with my Gog games, which has been great. Using it for boomer shooter mods.
Heard of it, will try to see what it looks like. Maybe over this coming weekend if I have time. No GOG games, but assuming it's a general launcher?
Did you try the windows version of Orcaslicer running on wine bottles? Also did you check out Cura as an alternative?
Not tried any Bottle installs yet. Been playing with Bottles recently trying to get Solid Edge to install (but that's just not gonna happen, something is missing and install always errors out).
Used Cura a couple years ago prior to Orca when still using Windows. I did try running it again on Kubuntu, but it's changed since running it before. Seems more geared toward Ultimaker printers now. While it will connect with a stock Creality printer, I'm running a modded printer through Klipper/Mainsail on a raspberry pi. Software just would not see my printer on the network.
I'm assuming you're using the AppImage version of Orca? It works for me with KDE Wayland
Right now running the flatpak version. Under 25.04 (Wayland) the software would not show the build plate preview, just a blank screen. Or hang for 20 seconds on startup then crash. I tried all the install options, but none would function. Frustrating, because after discussions with folks online, found that it worked for SOME people, but not everyone. Issues seemed to carry over to other similar slicers: Prusa, Cura, etc. I'll eventually upgrade Kubuntu to the next LTS version, but gonna wait until it seems the slicer issues get fixed.