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> Linux is not really a viable alternative for most mainstream non technical users. I would dare say that's the target audience for which Linux works best, bec
by mhitza 5y ago
> Linux is not really a viable alternative for most mainstream non technical users.
I would dare say that's the target audience for which Linux works best, because their main usecase is to fire up a web browser. Just like a chromebook would fit their needs.
Lack of funding/alternatives/support/or interest in free/OSS software make it a hard switch to professionals doing video, photo, music, CAD, etc. work.
It's a great desktop for power users, developers and tinkerers.
Thanks to Valve investment in the platform gaming support on Linux is excellent, while not being the main target of developers. Excellent, in my opinion, cause I don't play AAA games that need ~rootkits~ kernel-level anticheat software, thus native+proton got me covered.
Queue Linus Tech Tips videos with them having issues on Linux.
- sitzkrieg 5y agogaming minus all of the popular multiplayer games isn't exactly excellent
- deadbunny 5y agoNot all anticheat enabled games[1]. Which is pretty impressive when you consider anticheat has only been working in Proton for a couple of months officially. Once we see how well the Steam Deck does I think we'll have a lot more companies willing to support Linux/Proton if the number are there. 1. https://areweanticheatyet.com/ https://areweanticheatyet.com/
- sitzkrieg 5y agotrue, it was also a layup to point out valve games heheh