Bazzite is an OCI image designed as an alternative OS for the Steam Deck and a SteamOS-like system for desktops and home theater PCs. It’s built on Fedora, offering broad hardware support and built-in drivers.
Hardware Support & Drivers: Built from ublue-os/main and ublue-os/nvidia, ensuring wide hardware compatibility.
Enhanced Gaming Experience: Includes fsync kernel for HDR support, NVK for non-Nvidia builds, and full hardware-accelerated codec support.
Comprehensive Driver Support: Features drivers for AMD GPUs, Xbox controllers, DisplayLink, and more.
Gaming Optimizations: Comes with LatencyFleX, vkBasalt, MangoHud, OBS VkCapture, and automated duperemove service.
Customization & Tools: Offers Valve’s KDE themes, optional GTK3/4 themes, System76-Scheduler, and Google’s BBR TCP congestion control.
Handheld & Desktop Variants: Tailored versions for desktops (bazzite), Steam Deck, and HTPCs (bazzite-deck), each with specific optimizations.
Installation & Usage
ISO Downloads: Available on the releases page with a detailed install guide.
Rebasing: Instructions provided for rebasing from Fedora Atomic to Bazzite using rpm-ostree.
Secure Boot: Follow the secure boot documentation if enabled.
Specialized Features
Steam Deck & HTPCs: Direct boot to Game mode, expanded input support, and custom update system.
GNOME Builds: Include variable refresh rate support, GSConnect, and optional extensions for an enhanced user experience.
Upstream Features: Incorporates features from Universal Blue and Fedora Linux, like pre-installed Nvidia drivers, Flathub, and SELinux.
Why Choose Bazzite?
Bazzite addresses common issues with SteamOS, such as outdated packages and lack of a functional package manager. It offers a stable base with the latest Linux kernel, SELinux, secure boot, and disk encryption support, making it suitable for both gaming and general computing.
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