A question about gaming in Linux
A question about gaming in Linux
Ok. I'm an old dude. How old? Ive still got games on CD's that I'd like to install. Now, here's the rub. In Windows its as simple as plunking a CD into a portable USB CD drive and install. Fine. Here's my question. I know the new business models means you're downloading your games from Steam, Valve, GOG (LOVE GOG!) etc. While I know NOTHING about gaming on Linux, yet, I just got a new laptop, and plan on installing Linux on my current work laptop after I retire it, and using it to learn and experiment with Linux. But, and here is my question: Can I install games to Linux of a CD drive, and how would one go about doing this? Nobody I can refrence has touched on this, as CD's are SOOO last century. However I have some good games, and I don't want to lose them, but I would like to distance myself from Windows as much as possible. Thank You Gunner
Linux gaming mainly depends on the strong Proton framework developed by Steam. It functions as a compatibility layer, built on Wine, enabling Windows games to run on Linux systems. Performance varies widely—some titles work perfectly while others cause significant problems. Overall, the coverage is decent, though older games may face more challenges, sometimes even failing on newer Windows versions. If you have particular games in mind, you might get a clearer picture, but completely avoiding Windows seems unlikely.
You're asking for some clarification on how to set up your game. It seems you're unsure whether you need to install the game directly through the emulator or if you should run the installer first and then adjust it for the emulation. Also, you mentioned confusion about installing on Linux versus using a CD, which is a good point to consider.
I wasn't certain at first, but I thought it through. My setup had dual boot enabled, with Neverwinter Nights 2 on Windows. While it worked in Wine, I lost graphics resolution control and several other features didn<|pad|>, causing issues. I was just trying to get it up and running, so I wasn't disappointed, but I realized something was off. You know how much you can learn from Linux—just a little bit of experimentation! ;D Gunner
I’ve worked with Linux before, so I can explain it clearly. You’ll need WINE to run the installer. Once installed, you can use proton.db to check compatibility. Proton is the best option for running them together. If you’re unsure, WINE’s website can help you find the right version. For those not using Proton, Lutris will likely be your preferred launcher.
Thanks a lot. I've been looking for podcasts, the web, or similar sources to gather information. While I learned that it works well (YEAH, it runs great compared to Windows!), I wasn't finding any details on why or how it functions. As I mentioned earlier, I understand Linux basics but would love to figure it out myself. If you're okay with it, I'd appreciate updating me once I've set up my new system. I'm currently about four hours away from home and haven't yet transferred my work files. Let me know if that's fine. Gunner