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Linux gaming is getting faster because Windows APIs are becoming Linux kernel features

…The developer-facing API calls don't actually change, Linux just knows how to answer them natively. Related Wine has been translating Windows games to Linux since 1993, but Proton is what…

May 10, 2026 · Ty Sherback

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These 3 Linux distros convinced me Windows wasn't worth keeping around anymore

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Steam Deck - Wikipedia

…Games developed for Linux run natively, however, the SteamOS software also includes support for Proton , a compatibility layer that allows games developed for Windows to be played on the Linux-based SteamOS…

Nov 6, 2024 · Contributors to Wikimedia projects

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Google Drive is an okay OneDrive alternative, this open-source cloud storage platform is better than both

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Xbox Mode finally makes Windows gaming handhelds feel complete — but skip it on PC

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Windows still dominates these 3 major arenas, and Linux won't catch up anytime soon

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I tried Winpodx, WinBoat, and WinApps for running Windows software on Linux, and one is clearly ahead

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