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ZDNET's key takeaways
PikaOS is a gaming-centric Linux distribution.
PikaOS is based on Debian and offers different versions.
You can install and use PikaOS for free.
There are now several Linux distributions that offer outstanding gaming experiences. These distros not only include the software required to play games from services like Steam, but also vastly simplify the setup process, so you start playing your favorite games after just a few clicks.
With a user-friendly installer, you won't even have to touch the command line.
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Sounds too good to be true, right? In the case of PikaOS, it's not.
I gave this Debian-based distribution a try to see how it worked, here's how it went.
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