Windows 11 was announced and I got scared. Steam Deck got announced and I saw a clear hopeful future. I had tried out linux a few times but always had a hiccup with my wireless wifi usb dongle, but now I’m wired with Ethernet. I had a free weekend, had a keen interest in delving, got reassured gaming is solid there, watched a few videos and I plunged.

Personally it took a couple days to get it to a desired state of usability, I have certain niche needs so finding a way to get those while learning the basics of linux took me a while, but aside from that I’ve loved it ever since. I feel in control, the second I have an issue with something I somehow have the freedom to fix it. It’s not perfect, but it always entertains me and I have seen clear innovation in the ~2 years I’ve been here.