Proton is the Future of PC gaming. But how does it work?
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It’s clear there are some people who don’t understand Proton. So let’s talk about it. #Proton #SteamPlay #CompatibilityLayer

00:00 Introduction
00:41 The basics of a computer
01:46 What Proton is not
03:04 What is an emulator
04:32 Proton acts like a map
05:25 Proton translates API and system calls
06:18 Proton provides a Windows-like software environment
06:55 Why are some games incompatible?
08:52 Shouldn't we demand native Linux games?
11:07 Conclusion
  • schizo@forum.uncomfortable.businessEnglish
    6·
    1 month ago

    doubt it would happen in my lifetime honestly

    We’re at least 28 years into ‘Totally year of the Linux desktop!’, so I must say I’m afraid your right.

    This has been a shockingly long-tail of inertia, and if people haven’t started moving by now I can’t see what exactly would suddenly cause people to decide to learn a new OS - which is a huge time investment - and all new software.

    Maybe if Nadella starts breaking into people’s houses and wrecking up the place?