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Bazzite
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Reader supplied reviews for Bazzite
Average rating
7.5 from 8 review(s)
Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-24
Votes: 3
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Bazzite has proven to be an exceptionally stable and beginner-friendly operating system.
One of the key strengths of Bazzite OS is its user-friendly nature. The developers have clearly put a lot of thought into making the system accessible to beginners. This makes it an ideal choice for those who are transitioning from other operating systems.
However, despite its many positives, there are a few areas where Bazzite OS could be improved to better suit the needs of more advanced users. One of the main drawbacks I encountered was the inability to remove certain pre-installed applications that I do not use. While the OS comes with a useful selection of software, having the option to uninstall unwanted apps would help in customizing the system to better fit individual preferences and free up resources.
Additionally, I found that some settings are locked down and cannot be modified, which can be frustrating for users who prefer a higher degree of control over their system.
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Rating: 5
Date: 2025-03-24
Votes: 0
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Update to 41 from 40 failed to boot. There was no easy way to revert. Found and used some obscure command line commands Googled from a Fedora site after figuring out how to grub boot to the old system. Installing certain software e.g. MC seems to modify the base image which is odd and also makes it unbootable. It seems this is not completely finished and needs more testing to be considered as beginner friendly. Most things in the base distro did work until attempts to update.
For a Linux distro targeting beginners, this is unacceptable.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-21
Votes: 3
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Bazzite is an excellent distro!
It's intended for gaming, but not limited to it by any means. It just includes tweaks and apps that make games (including Windows games) run really well out of the box. It comes in KDE and Gnome flavors.
I used Ubuntu for 8 years and it was painful. So much work and tinkering was required just to get basic hardware to work, and then some things would break every release cycle and you had to fix them again (or you could stay on LTS releases and be restricted to using software that's 2 years old).
Bazzite works out of the box and updates are FAST! Kernel, driver and desktop environment updates get pushed in days after they get released (as opposed 6 months with Ubuntu, Mint etc). The installation is super stable because it's atomic and you don't have to worry about an update conflicting with the tinkering that you needed to do to get your stuff to work, or vice-versa. And you don't have to worry about it deteriorating over time, because (since it's atomic) the base OS is always kept in line with the distro image and cannot diverge or get corrupted.
The only real downside of an atomic distro is that some tweaks are difficult or impossible to make, such as replacing and using a custom kernel, GPU drivers or desktop environment. So make sure your stuff works out of the box. And if it does, then you're "set for life" and you can expect great stability and new features with very little maintenance work. If you really want to tinker a lot and replace those things, then I recommend a non-atomic distro.
In short, if you want an environment that's MODERN, quickly gets the LATEST UPDATES, is STABLE, WORKS OUT OF THE BOX, and you don't have a need to replace parts of the OS, then this is for you.
Note: If you don't intend to play games (or don't need gaming features and tweaks included in the OS), then you can also look at Bluefin (KDE) or Aurora (Gnome) for an otherwise similar great experience. If you're a developer and want developer features, look at Bluefin DX, Aurora DX, or Bazzite DX. If you're a game developer, look at Bazzite GDX.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-17
Votes: 2
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Long time linux user with decades of experience with many many distros. Currently using both CachyOS and Fedora.
Recently installed KDE/NVIDIA desktop variant, and after using it for a couple weeks, I'm impressed.
Bazzite gets Fedora's well-tested bi-annual Fedora release cycle vs rolling releases
Bazzite's immutable nature for the core OS is hard to break
Bazzite has very good on-screen help for anyone new to Bazzite or linux
If you want heavy customization or to tinker with things, look elsewhere.
But, if I were to currently recommend a distro to someone coming from Windows, or to anyone who is primarily interested in a stable and flexible gaming disto, it would be Bazzite.
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Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-16
Votes: 5
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After a year of running Bazzite on my laptop and desktop, and six months on my ROG Ally, I'm utterly convinced it's proven its worth. This operating system has not only met my expectations but has far exceeded them, fundamentally changing how I approach gaming on Linux.
Its user-friendly, 'double-click and game' approach is exceptional, and it truly unlocked my ROG Ally's potential as a dedicated gaming console. Most importantly, its image-based update system minimizes the need for operating system reinstalls. If you're seeking a stable, gaming-focused distribution, Bazzite is, in my opinion, a top contender.
One area where Bazzite's performance can vary is with newer Nvidia GPUs. While the experience is generally positive, those with the latest Nvidia cards might notice less optimal performance compared to AMD systems. This is largely due to the challenges inherent in Linux's Nvidia driver support, rather than any specific flaw in Bazzite itself. Still, it's a factor worth considering for users with those configurations.
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Version: 41
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 3
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I'm impressed by the distribution. For users and gamers, it comes with sane defaults, has somehow got rid of the audio issues I had with Fedora even after installing codecs etc, and it works fine.
I like that it updates in the backgrounds and you don't really have to care about that. It intends to get out of your way or not having to care about that stuff. And that works very well.
As a developer you have to jump through loops getting that working (IDEs, tooling properly being recognized etc.). But as a developer you probably can do it ;-). And it's no different from any other immutable distro.
The installer and live ISO were a pain. It kept flickering to a pace where I thought it's going to break or will just not work (using the Gnome-Version). It got displayed on one of my screens, kept turning off my screens, and it was quite painful and worried me during the install. I waited the display turn-offs and got through the setup. I had no full desktop there either, it was one blank screen and the installation window.
The installed distro is very good. They probably will have to put some work into their installation base / ISO. It's the first impression. Considering how polished their desktop is after installation I hope they can improve the installation.
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Version: 41
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 0
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Converted Both of my machines across. Fascinated by the Immutable Desktop, I thought it would be good to test out for a few months.
Gaming PC running Nvidia seems to be running smoothly with the KDE Variant, Thinkpad X1 7th Generation running the GNOME variant.
PROS:
Well geared towards Gaming. Recent packages in the Read Only part of the system (Not bleeding edge).
Immutable so HIGHLY unlikely to have a borked system, makes me comfortable to run KDE on my gaming PC.
ujust and ostree are great tools, still getting my head around them but so far so good.
CONS:
Flatpaks seem to have lag occasionally, Can't blame this on Bazzite but there is noticable lag when using flatpaks that I didn't find on other distros using flatpak. Seems to also be affecting the KDE computer which is 80gb of RAM, Fast NVMe SSD and i7 processor, it definitely is an issue with the Flatpaks.
Windowing also seems to be off a little. Like the maximised programs sometimes don't fill out to their dimensions visually. Functionally the buttons/objects are in their place but from your point of view you are clicking above the item you want to then click the object. This is usually fixed by restarting the application but I have had to reboot (Could have logged off) to have it fixed.
Cursor seems to also change its sizes arbitrarily.. one window it is normal, next the scaling has made it bigger. Annoying but not the end of the world.
All and all, I like the distro. Great for gaming and general computing use. Can rest assured you will have a working Distro!
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Version: 41
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 0
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Honestly, not really impressed, while it adds useful stuff for gaming, particularly if you're on Nvidia since the nvidia image has all the drivers included, you're basically stuck with a bloated system with no way to remove unwanted packages, save yourself the headache and stick with Fedora, Arch, or even Ubuntu.
If you attempt to remove packages, it doesn't always work, some packages can be removed, but some can't be removed and they're still there next time you boot up, and the worst part? Packages that can't be removed are the ones that no one needs, or asked for.
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Latest Reviews
Project: Bazzite
Version:
Rating: 5
Date: 2025-03-24
Votes: 0
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Update to 41 from 40 failed to boot. There was no easy way to revert. Found and used some obscure command line commands Googled from a Fedora site after figuring out how to grub boot to the old system. Installing certain software e.g. MC seems to modify the base image which is odd and also makes it unbootable. It seems this is not completely finished and needs more testing to be considered as beginner friendly. Most things in the base distro did work until attempts to update.
For a Linux distro targeting beginners, this is unacceptable.
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Project: Bazzite
Version: 41
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-24
Votes: 3
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Bazzite has proven to be an exceptionally stable and beginner-friendly operating system.
One of the key strengths of Bazzite OS is its user-friendly nature. The developers have clearly put a lot of thought into making the system accessible to beginners. This makes it an ideal choice for those who are transitioning from other operating systems.
However, despite its many positives, there are a few areas where Bazzite OS could be improved to better suit the needs of more advanced users. One of the main drawbacks I encountered was the inability to remove certain pre-installed applications that I do not use. While the OS comes with a useful selection of software, having the option to uninstall unwanted apps would help in customizing the system to better fit individual preferences and free up resources.
Additionally, I found that some settings are locked down and cannot be modified, which can be frustrating for users who prefer a higher degree of control over their system.
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Project: Bazzite
Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-21
Votes: 3
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Bazzite is an excellent distro!
It's intended for gaming, but not limited to it by any means. It just includes tweaks and apps that make games (including Windows games) run really well out of the box. It comes in KDE and Gnome flavors.
I used Ubuntu for 8 years and it was painful. So much work and tinkering was required just to get basic hardware to work, and then some things would break every release cycle and you had to fix them again (or you could stay on LTS releases and be restricted to using software that's 2 years old).
Bazzite works out of the box and updates are FAST! Kernel, driver and desktop environment updates get pushed in days after they get released (as opposed 6 months with Ubuntu, Mint etc). The installation is super stable because it's atomic and you don't have to worry about an update conflicting with the tinkering that you needed to do to get your stuff to work, or vice-versa. And you don't have to worry about it deteriorating over time, because (since it's atomic) the base OS is always kept in line with the distro image and cannot diverge or get corrupted.
The only real downside of an atomic distro is that some tweaks are difficult or impossible to make, such as replacing and using a custom kernel, GPU drivers or desktop environment. So make sure your stuff works out of the box. And if it does, then you're "set for life" and you can expect great stability and new features with very little maintenance work. If you really want to tinker a lot and replace those things, then I recommend a non-atomic distro.
In short, if you want an environment that's MODERN, quickly gets the LATEST UPDATES, is STABLE, WORKS OUT OF THE BOX, and you don't have a need to replace parts of the OS, then this is for you.
Note: If you don't intend to play games (or don't need gaming features and tweaks included in the OS), then you can also look at Bluefin (KDE) or Aurora (Gnome) for an otherwise similar great experience. If you're a developer and want developer features, look at Bluefin DX, Aurora DX, or Bazzite DX. If you're a game developer, look at Bazzite GDX.
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Project: Bazzite
Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-17
Votes: 2
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Long time linux user with decades of experience with many many distros. Currently using both CachyOS and Fedora.
Recently installed KDE/NVIDIA desktop variant, and after using it for a couple weeks, I'm impressed.
Bazzite gets Fedora's well-tested bi-annual Fedora release cycle vs rolling releases
Bazzite's immutable nature for the core OS is hard to break
Bazzite has very good on-screen help for anyone new to Bazzite or linux
If you want heavy customization or to tinker with things, look elsewhere.
But, if I were to currently recommend a distro to someone coming from Windows, or to anyone who is primarily interested in a stable and flexible gaming disto, it would be Bazzite.
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Project: Bazzite
Version: 41
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-16
Votes: 5
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After a year of running Bazzite on my laptop and desktop, and six months on my ROG Ally, I'm utterly convinced it's proven its worth. This operating system has not only met my expectations but has far exceeded them, fundamentally changing how I approach gaming on Linux.
Its user-friendly, 'double-click and game' approach is exceptional, and it truly unlocked my ROG Ally's potential as a dedicated gaming console. Most importantly, its image-based update system minimizes the need for operating system reinstalls. If you're seeking a stable, gaming-focused distribution, Bazzite is, in my opinion, a top contender.
One area where Bazzite's performance can vary is with newer Nvidia GPUs. While the experience is generally positive, those with the latest Nvidia cards might notice less optimal performance compared to AMD systems. This is largely due to the challenges inherent in Linux's Nvidia driver support, rather than any specific flaw in Bazzite itself. Still, it's a factor worth considering for users with those configurations.
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Project: Bazzite
Version: 41
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 0
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Honestly, not really impressed, while it adds useful stuff for gaming, particularly if you're on Nvidia since the nvidia image has all the drivers included, you're basically stuck with a bloated system with no way to remove unwanted packages, save yourself the headache and stick with Fedora, Arch, or even Ubuntu.
If you attempt to remove packages, it doesn't always work, some packages can be removed, but some can't be removed and they're still there next time you boot up, and the worst part? Packages that can't be removed are the ones that no one needs, or asked for.
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Project: Bazzite
Version: 41
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 0
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Converted Both of my machines across. Fascinated by the Immutable Desktop, I thought it would be good to test out for a few months.
Gaming PC running Nvidia seems to be running smoothly with the KDE Variant, Thinkpad X1 7th Generation running the GNOME variant.
PROS:
Well geared towards Gaming. Recent packages in the Read Only part of the system (Not bleeding edge).
Immutable so HIGHLY unlikely to have a borked system, makes me comfortable to run KDE on my gaming PC.
ujust and ostree are great tools, still getting my head around them but so far so good.
CONS:
Flatpaks seem to have lag occasionally, Can't blame this on Bazzite but there is noticable lag when using flatpaks that I didn't find on other distros using flatpak. Seems to also be affecting the KDE computer which is 80gb of RAM, Fast NVMe SSD and i7 processor, it definitely is an issue with the Flatpaks.
Windowing also seems to be off a little. Like the maximised programs sometimes don't fill out to their dimensions visually. Functionally the buttons/objects are in their place but from your point of view you are clicking above the item you want to then click the object. This is usually fixed by restarting the application but I have had to reboot (Could have logged off) to have it fixed.
Cursor seems to also change its sizes arbitrarily.. one window it is normal, next the scaling has made it bigger. Annoying but not the end of the world.
All and all, I like the distro. Great for gaming and general computing use. Can rest assured you will have a working Distro!
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Project: Bazzite
Version: 41
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-03-03
Votes: 3
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I'm impressed by the distribution. For users and gamers, it comes with sane defaults, has somehow got rid of the audio issues I had with Fedora even after installing codecs etc, and it works fine.
I like that it updates in the backgrounds and you don't really have to care about that. It intends to get out of your way or not having to care about that stuff. And that works very well.
As a developer you have to jump through loops getting that working (IDEs, tooling properly being recognized etc.). But as a developer you probably can do it ;-). And it's no different from any other immutable distro.
The installer and live ISO were a pain. It kept flickering to a pace where I thought it's going to break or will just not work (using the Gnome-Version). It got displayed on one of my screens, kept turning off my screens, and it was quite painful and worried me during the install. I waited the display turn-offs and got through the setup. I had no full desktop there either, it was one blank screen and the installation window.
The installed distro is very good. They probably will have to put some work into their installation base / ISO. It's the first impression. Considering how polished their desktop is after installation I hope they can improve the installation.
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