Honestly, I gotta admit right off the bat—I’m no stranger to computers, but Linux? Yeah, that’s basically uncharted territory for me. No clue why I’ve always danced around it. Maybe it’s because I grew up on IBM PC-DOS (yep, that long ago) or just the fact that I’ve had one foot planted firmly in Windows land since 3.11. And Macs? Oh, since ’09, I’ve been sipping that Apple juice.
So, trying Linux… It was like this random thought experiment. Blame it on borrowing this Legion Go S thing from Lenovo. It’s supposed to run games or something, but I was like, “Let’s see if I can use this for writing.” Spoiler: it was a rollercoaster.
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Okay, picture this: I’m staring at the Legion Go S. I’m in uncharted waters, okay? And this thing boots into SteamOS ’cause, hey, it’s a game machine. But I manage to stumble into KDE Plasma. Holding the power button for 4 seconds—don’t ask me why that stuck in my brain.
Trying to get it to do everyday tasks like browsing or typing? Yeah, real smooth, with like two USB-C ports to my name. Made me scratch my head more than I’d like to admit. But somehow, I got it to run this keyboard and mouse. There’s a funny story—it’s a twenty-buck deal from Target, USB-A, and all. The adapter was my saving grace. Couldn’t make this up if I tried.
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Fast forward a bit: now I’m installing apps. Web browser, first mission. Discover app opened, fingers crossed—typed “Microsoft Edge.” I know, I know, Chrome is king. But, who knows? I trust what I know—all my logins and stuff. But hey, downloading took eternity levels. Watching paint dry would’ve been quicker.
Edge finally cooperates, logged in, and, bam, I’m there—feeling like a ninja hacking into something. Everything synced, and I’m on my way, using it just like any other day. Annoying? Yes. But satisfying, too.
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And oh, the fun with displays! I ditched the Legion Go’s built-in screen (because I value my vision) and hooked it up to an Espresso Displays 15 Pro. Hey, it’s no easy feat when you’re wrestling USB-C cables, but there I was, basking in glorious 4K.
The kicker? Fiddling with a FLIR C2 camera while running out of ports. Seriously, why does everything need a slot? Layers upon layers of adapters later, files transferred, bazinga! Only slight hiccup – the touchpad freaked and shot me back to SteamOS. Twice.
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Would you believe this wild ride actually worked out? I’m plowing through writing tasks, and KDE Plasma didn’t self-destruct. Feels like I took the scenic route to discover a hidden feature on some secret island.
So what’s my takeaway from this mad adventure? If you’re tempted to do something outrageous—with a game device of all things—go for it. You’ll find out, much like I did, whether it’s a detour worth remembering or just another page in the manual of life.
