Opinions on Bodhi

codwwe348 · 06-30-2016, 09:24 AM

I decided to try again with linux stuff and I found bodhi quite an interesting choice of OS.
How good will it do for running games, steam, skype, music, firefox and saving alot of files?
I tried running it on a DVD and it was one of the best working OS's I tried.
Also, Other Opinions about Bodhi will be neccessary.
Note: I'm planning on using 3.2.1

syg00 · 06-30-2016, 09:35 AM

On an under powered 32-bit Atom netbook, I found it an excellent choice. Given the previous description, it was wasn't used for any heavy apps. Also ships with Midori rather than Firefox (or did), a lightweight browser.

codwwe348 · 06-30-2016, 09:40 AM

I am using a high end gaming computer, so it might actually work. I do install firefox when I get it because some things I use aren't really supported on the default midori browser.

Although windows would always be in my life, I'm feeling something different hence why I'm trying bodhi. I also used xubuntu but I might have messed somethings up with it on my USB partition for it.

erik2282 · 06-30-2016, 11:06 AM

running games - dont know
steam, - my manjaro linux install has steam, though I have no clue what its for. If its a game thing, I dont game, so i dont know.
skype, - Yes, as long as drivers for your hardware (mic and cam) work.
music, - there are several music applications, so yes
firefox - +1 for syg00's comment
saving alot of files - Yes.

dugan · 06-30-2016, 11:32 AM

I'm appalled by how badly written and badly organized their website and documentation are.

As for the distribution itself: I used it for a few minutes, and I think it's a fine light-weight distro.