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I think I can live with devs targeting Wine on Linux instead of Linux directly, it saves them a lot of resources since most will be invested into Windows suppor

by zaarn 8y ago

I think I can live with devs targeting Wine on Linux instead of Linux directly, it saves them a lot of resources since most will be invested into Windows support. And yes, maybe it means we get less Linux native, I don't mind either. If it works on Linux and is supported on Linux, even if it's just via Wine, that's all I want.

SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago
Indeed. Modern software has plenty of layers of abstraction to begin with. One more isn't going to break the bank. (I genuinely can't believe I'm posting this comment completely un-ironically, but here we are).
- zaarn 8y ago
  Most games will be running on an engine the studio bought, if not, it's usually one maintained by an in house team. Which is, I suspect, the reason why some gamedevs are hesistant. For Linux they not only need the QA track and development resources but might have to redevelop some engine customizations for Linux or the engine might not even support Linux at all. They're two steps removed from the people who would be responsible for making the engine work on Linux at all.
- matthewaveryusa 8y ago
  We're moving full-steam ahead to a client OS like qubes where every application is emulated on top of the original operating system it was developed for. We're pretty much already there for servers with containers. While internally each application will be a security nightmare, one-level up it's a godsend! I wouldn't be surprised if that qubes-like OS will have a kernel that runs WASM natively. Emulation galore turtles all the way down
tfha 8y ago
I know more than a few people who prefer Linux but boot windows for gaming. The biggest reason they don't make a bigger effort to support Linux games is because there aren't enough options. More emulation means more traction for Linux gaming. If windows can be dropped as a requirement for serious gaming, the Linux userbase will grow significantly, and this will help turn the tide.

by zaarn 8y ago

SmellyGeekBoy 8y ago

Indeed. Modern software has plenty of layers of abstraction to begin with. One more isn't going to break the bank. (I genuinely can't believe I'm posting this comment completely un-ironically, but here we are).

zaarn 8y ago
Most games will be running on an engine the studio bought, if not, it's usually one maintained by an in house team. Which is, I suspect, the reason why some gamedevs are hesistant. For Linux they not only need the QA track and development resources but might have to redevelop some engine customizations for Linux or the engine might not even support Linux at all. They're two steps removed from the people who would be responsible for making the engine work on Linux at all.
matthewaveryusa 8y ago
We're moving full-steam ahead to a client OS like qubes where every application is emulated on top of the original operating system it was developed for. We're pretty much already there for servers with containers. While internally each application will be a security nightmare, one-level up it's a godsend! I wouldn't be surprised if that qubes-like OS will have a kernel that runs WASM natively. Emulation galore turtles all the way down

tfha 8y ago

I know more than a few people who prefer Linux but boot windows for gaming. The biggest reason they don't make a bigger effort to support Linux games is because there aren't enough options. More emulation means more traction for Linux gaming. If windows can be dropped as a requirement for serious gaming, the Linux userbase will grow significantly, and this will help turn the tide.