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[โ€“] altialtiOSIBIL@feddit.dk 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But the thing is, the average user won't be able to do that. So Linux is not viable as a gaming OS.

As long as there are exceptions to just installing and starting the game, then it's not an alternative

[โ€“] _Nico198X_@europe.pub 3 points 2 days ago

valve already proved you wrong with Steam Deck