Hypothesis: if someone could build a Linux distribution that performs exceptionally well (better than most Windows setups) when it comes to games/graphics proc

Hypothesis: if someone could build a Linux distribution that performs exceptionally well (better than most Windows setups) when it comes to games/graphics processing, then there would be more people willing to give it a try. Showcasing things like "X more frames per sec", and some other graphics-related stats might be enough to get the hardcore gamers interested enough to take the plunge. Because this means low level driver development, etc this is not easy and would require an immense amount of work that may turn out to be for nought. Just like the spreadsheet drove the PC revolution in the early 80's, Linux needs a killer app that pulls people in, and games may be the genre. Perhaps there needs to be some revolutionary development in the graphics realm (I have no idea what this could be or else I'd be writing it right now!) that is exclusive to Linux, that could give it the gravity that it needs to make it into people's living rooms. Think some new 3D technology, something that big corporations can't do quickly, or some area that is out in the open that the big corps aren't paying attention to right now. If any of this turns out to be true, and if Linux ever does make it BIG wrt gaming, that it's likely going to be some startup that makes it happen. The major players don't feel threatened by Linux, but imagine if some game like Minecraft came out that only supported Linux. It would take them by surprise and by the time they figured out what is going on, it would be too late. Now, licensing makes this tricky, so perhaps this will never happen, but that never stopped those that want/need to try to make it happen from trying.