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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Why more PC gaming handhelds should ditch Windows for SteamOS (arstechnica.com)

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 8 months ago (2 children)

As much as I love my steam deck and the os, I do wish it was slightly easier to install third party games.

I know it's not hard and I've installed plenty, but like it's so incredibly easy with steam that it's made me lazy to even install games I already have on gog

[–] [email protected] 40 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's not Linux or SteamOS, but both Epic and CD Projekt don't support their store client apps and launchers on Linux sadly, such we have to use unofficial ones such as Heroic Game Launcher

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

But gotta admit, its a damn good launcher! If i had to use windows again, I would install it instead of the other two for sure!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's actually pretty easy with lutris and bottles. The same process that I do on my arch machine works on the decks desktop mode.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Oh, I'll check this, because I've just been installing the games through adding a non steam game through the desktop and it's a bit annoying

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

I'm sure there's a guide for it. All you need is either lutris or bottles and flatseal if you're installing on the SD card.