Debian is probably one of the worst choices for someone looking to try Linux, especially for gaming.

Nothing better than setting everything up only to find you can’t install some new thing because your xyz is too old

That’s like cheating with extra steps.

Ain’t getting hints on your in class exam.

It never closed in Canada, so that’s far less surprising to me.

Wow Slashdot is still around…

I don’t mind it

Not usually

Nor is the answer for you it would seem.