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--- genlinux [2025-12-05 18:33] – created mathog
+++ genlinux [2025-12-05 18:48] (current) – [General Linux stuff] mathog
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 ====== General Linux stuff ======
+[[aboutlinux|Linux for dummies]] | [[[linuxcommands|Fixes and shellcommands]]
 ===== Gaming setup =====
-  * Always install Codecs through distro setup tool
+  * Always install Codecs and Steam through distro setup tool
+  * Some distros install NVidia drivers OOTB, others let's you do it in a greetings app
   * Run **Steam** straight after installing distro
   * Run **ProtonPlus** and add //Proton-GE Latest//, close ProtonPlus
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   * **[[https://www.beeper.com/download|Beeper]]** for unified chat, with WhatsUp and Signal
   * **Thunderbird** for mail if using apple. Could use a WebApp instead.
+  * **AdwSteamGtk** gives Steam a Linux skin and it's quite nice
+  * **Discord** of course. There are 3rd party Discord clients, but it's against their EULA
 ===== Setting up mail =====
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   - After hitting Done, you will need to configure manually to change the Usernam
   - Username is full e-mail address in all fields
+  - If you hate tabs like me: Use add-on "No tabs"
+==== Setting up calendar ====
+  - Thunderbird and app specific password
+  - Username is e-mail and location is ''icloud.com''
+==== Setting up contacts ====
+  - Thunderbird and app specific password
+  - Add CardDav address book
+  - Username is e-mail and location is ''icloud.com''
+  - You will have to confirm your credentials twice!