Gentleman TechnologistAug 4, 2024

Finally switched my gaming desktop over to Linux this weekend. The whole Windows 11 "upgrade" thing was getting too bizarre, and my experience with the Steam Deck showed that everything I want to play will work with Proton.

And that's the last instance of Windows I have - all my work moved to Mac or Linux years ago. None of my last several roles have been using Microsoft tech.

Experience so far has been great. Ubuntu install was perfect, Proton works perfectly, Steam is happy. I'm happy :)

Show threadBartosz
@GentlemanTech Linux noob here, so excuse the lame question: how does all the GPU acceleration work? do manufacturers provide decent drivers for Linux or do Proton work on deep enough level?
Aug 4, 2024 at 8:39amWeb
Show threadViraptorAug 4, 2024
@RakowskiBartosz @GentlemanTech both kind of. Both AMD and NVIDIA provide decent drivers and Proton basically enables the DX layer to work transparently. It may all break down a bit if you're into really modern/demanding stuff, but going 2 years back should be just fine.
You can check specific titles at https://www.protondb.com/
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Show threadJames HarrisonAug 4, 2024
@RakowskiBartosz @GentlemanTech both AMD and Nvidia have good support, for closed source binaries level of good, but practically I've only ever had issues with bleeding edge cards/releases because e.g. Debian lags behind in which drivers they package.
Show threadGentleman TechnologistAug 4, 2024
@RakowskiBartosz so far so good. Partly why I picked Ubuntu to start with - it's probably the most "mainstream" distro so most likely to have supported drivers.