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Kubuntu Forums - Community Cafe https://www.kubuntuforums.net/ en Sun, 17 May 2026 11:28:09 GMT vBulletin 60 images/misc/rss.png Kubuntu Forums - Community Cafe https://www.kubuntuforums.net/ <![CDATA[[Soapbox]Distro Gaming-Hopping]]> https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691965-distro-gaming-hopping Thu, 14 May 2026 19:46:42 GMT
Something I have noticed over the past few years with all of these new "gaming" centered distributions that come out. Namely CachyOS, Bazzite (Fedora), PikaOS, and other similar "gaming-spin-style" distributions. They are all touted as being superior for gaming... but what I have noticed, is that these Distros all seem to have a neat features.

CachyOS has packages that are optimized for Zen3 and Zen4 architecture, which would give better performance overall... but not necessarily for the Windows game you just downloaded in Steam.
PikaOS is streamlined, and has a minimal DE, but again, minimal doesn't always mean more performance for a Windows game running under Proton.
Bazzite might have a bunch of extra game-compatibility features built in just to make it so games will run by default, but this is not always the case either. Some games just require a little tweaking (Thank you Glorious Eggroll!)

Then there is Manjaro, Endeavor, Garuda (Arch based) with access to the AUR. Again, the AUR has many helpful tools for gamers, but they don't actually assist with better performance.

An finally, I come back to Kubuntu. I always fall back here, because to me, it's stable, runs all the apps I use, and the performance is just as good as all of the other distros listed above... Seriously, within 2-5 fps (averaging around 90) of all the games I play. I know gamers are all about performance, but at what cost? Installing a new OS for every game you install? Manjaro gives me 113fps in Tomb Raider (2016), Kubuntu gives me 115fps, CachyOS gives me 117fps, and Garuda gives me 112fps in X11, but 43 with Wayland... Come on... I mean, buttery-smooth FPS is (generally) 60+ fps, for enthusiasts 90+, and for competative gamers 120+

Regardless, we are distro-hopping to get ranges between 110-120fps... and at this point, it really doesn't matter. I mean 10fps is a big deal if you're normally getting 30fps, but not if you're over 60fps...

So, I ask... is it really imperative we pick a gaming centric distro to get the absolute best performance? Or is it better to stick with a tried, tested, and true OS like Kubuntu?

]]> Community Cafe Shibblet https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691965-distro-gaming-hopping The name for Kubuntu 26.10 has been released https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691805-the-name-for-kubuntu-26-10-has-been-released Sat, 09 May 2026 10:36:36 GMT The name for Kubunto 26.10, Stonking Stingray has been released at: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ubuntu-26-10-codename-confirmed As... Stonking Stingray has been released at:

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/...name-confirmed

As Kubuntu 26.10 follows the same naming convention as Ubuntu I have taken the liberty to modify the above reference for Kubuntu with it's scheduled release on the 15th October 2026. Following the alphabetical tradition, this interim release has the name "stonking" which a British slang for something huge or impressive. The term Stingray is for a boneless fish found in coastal waters around the world as well as in Australia. It lives close to the seabed, often partially buried in sand and some have been stung by the barb in its tail. So I am not sure everyone will appreciate this name but it is the best for the SS name required - I hope we will all get to enjoy this name and the extra features it will provide.

Key Details for Kubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray" are:

Release Date: October 15, 2026.

Release: September 24, 2026.
]]> Community Cafe NoWorries https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691805-the-name-for-kubuntu-26-10-has-been-released Linux exploit instantly grants administrator access on ... https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691670-linux-exploit-instantly-grants-administrator-access-on Sat, 02 May 2026 14:31:34 GMT

Linux exploit instantly grants administrator access on most distributions since 2017 —
cryptography optimization snafu grants root privileges to local users

(It's fixed.)

This.

It's above my head, but interesting.

... they found it with the help of an AI assistant. Given that the source code for the Linux kernel is by definition public,
in theory, any serious attacker would find it just as easily.

]]> Community Cafe Qqmike https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691670-linux-exploit-instantly-grants-administrator-access-on Geez. Rogue AI? https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691529-geez-rogue-ai Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:51:34 GMT Here...

Claude-powered AI coding agent deletes entire company database in 9 seconds — backups zapped, after Cursor tool powered by Anthropic's Claude goes rogue

Here]]> Community Cafe Qqmike https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691529-geez-rogue-ai <![CDATA[My new 'mouse pad']]> https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691475-my-new-mouse-pad Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:23:13 GMT RGB light edge with 12 lighting modes (USB powered). This is custom printed with a photo of our Cat. Product from Epic Design Pads...

RGB light edge with 12 lighting modes (USB powered). This is custom printed with a photo of our Cat.

Product from Epic Design Pads. Mine is: XL RGB Custom Desk Pad (80 x 40cm)]]> Community Cafe Snowhog https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691475-my-new-mouse-pad Rovers Return https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691317-rovers-return Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:33:53 GMT Been away for quite some time. I had a stroke which knocked me off my perch about 4 years ago. I had drifted away from the forum before that. All... Looking forward to the appearance of Raccoon on general release.
I'm very impressed with the updated installation process and the overall appearance and responsiveness. I have an old laptop (Thinkpad) where the beta behaves very happily. I'm waiting for the release any day now when I'll do upgrades on a new computer and a laptop.
It's nice to be back here in the forum. It has always been a valuable space for me.]]> Community Cafe bobbicat https://www.kubuntuforums.net/forum/general/community-cafe/691317-rovers-return