I want a Linux distro that can run .exe files but doesn't have a full GUI

[Narf99]

like a command prompt that I can boot into and run games off of a separate USB drive.

 

[arochester]

doesn't have a full GUI

What does that mean?

What .exe s?

 

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[sp331yi]

" . . . and no full GUI?" Good luck!

An unrealistic expectation sure to disappoint a newbie, I'd say.

Welcome to GNU/Linux!