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Ubuntu Budgie (previously budgie-remix) is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the
Budgie desktop, originally developed by the Solus project.
Written from scratch and integrating tightly with the GNOME stack, Budgie focuses on simplicity
and elegance, while also offering useful features, such as the Raven notification and customisation
centre.
Ubuntu Budgie 22.04 Has A Special Surprise For Linux Gamers
Whether you consider it more Linus-proofing or simply a thoughtful gesture for a growing
Linux gaming audience, Ubuntu Budgie’s updated Welcome app will make it easier than ever
for gamers to start playing out of the box.
Ubuntu Budgie is one of several Ubuntu “flavors,” and distinguishes itself from Ubuntu proper
by using the Budgie desktop environment, and incorporating lightweight applets that extend
functionality and features.
Helpful, Out Of The Box It’s an elegant Linux distribution making
a concerted effort to be as user-friendly as possible.
This begins with an attractive Welcome app that appears after the OS is installed.
“Budgie Welcome” aggregates a treasure trove of information, settings and software
that are incredibly helpful to have at first-run.
Whether you want to update your GPU driver, select a default browser, customize your desktop
theme, configure backups, add extra functionality, learn keyboard shortcuts, or get involved
with the community, the options are there and they’re smartly organized.
A Gaming Toolbox
A new version, Ubuntu Budgie 22.04, launches this April (it’s available for testing now),
and the community is adding another layer to the awesome Welcome app: gaming!
I’ve tested out the newest development version, and the gaming menu adds quick and easy simultaneous
installations for Steam, Lutris and RetroArch.
Users can also get quick access to Discord and OBS Studio.
Where it truly shines is offering various tools that deliver richer gaming experiences,
including MangoHUD, CoreCtrl, Polychromatic and OpenRGB.
The contributors are currently deciding whether to add additional utilities like GreenWithEnvy
(for managing Nvidia graphics cards), and enhanced checks and functionality for in future
versions.
As just one example, imagine the Welcome app recommending the automatic installation of
gaming-specific libraries, or OpenRazer if it detects Razer peripherals.
Testers Needed!
The gaming features being implemented are firmly in “alpha” territory right now,
but should mature as the 22.04 release inches closer.
With Valve’s Steam Proton making considerable strides in compatibility, and the upcoming
Steam Deck launch, Linux gaming is rapidly becoming more and more viable for everyday
users.
So kudos to the Ubuntu Budgie team for adding features like this.
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