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Do you guys recommend dual-booting a Linux distro on a secondary drive, or running Linux as a main OS, using Wine for Windows applications?

I've wanted to make the switch for a very long time, just worried about compatibility issues or even performance loss in gaming using Wine.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have a secondary drive with windows installed, in case I ever run into a game I need it for but I have yet to run into a game I want to play that doesn't run through wine. I guess it's because I only really play single player games and nothing with funky anti cheat, that's usually where compatibility issues happen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Linux gaming is getting really good with Proton or Proton-GE unless it's a rootkit like Valorant or an online game with anti-cheat (Destiny, FF Online). I play mostly single player so it suits my needs. But I have a windows 10 install for audio recording needs... I don't have time to learn a new DAW.

One more thing, dual booting on the same hard drive is more trouble than it's worth if you have any other option.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

You can simply install Steam. There are many Linux native games and steam has a compatibility layer that makes it easy peasy to play almost anything. Wine isn't necessary.

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