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Consider transitioning to Linux, though some applications may require alternative methods.

Consider transitioning to Linux, though some applications may require alternative methods.

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12-28-2021, 09:24 PM
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Hi!, my identity is Simon, I’m a freelance game developer. Even before Windows 11, I’ve been frustrated with Windows and have been considering Linux for a while now. The challenge is that I use Unreal Engine 5, 4 and other tools that don’t run natively on Linux. Some examples include Unity builds for QA testing, and other similar applications. All these programs have made it difficult to switch. Is there a smooth way to run these unsupported apps without dual booting or virtual machines? If using a VM is the only option, can I make the process easier—like launching directly from a shortcut and opening the VM automatically? Thanks a lot for your help.

System Specs: R5 3600 MSI MAG-B550-TOMAHAWK Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Samsung M.2 970 EVO 1TB 32 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000 MHZ
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12-28-2021, 09:24 PM #1

Hi!, my identity is Simon, I’m a freelance game developer. Even before Windows 11, I’ve been frustrated with Windows and have been considering Linux for a while now. The challenge is that I use Unreal Engine 5, 4 and other tools that don’t run natively on Linux. Some examples include Unity builds for QA testing, and other similar applications. All these programs have made it difficult to switch. Is there a smooth way to run these unsupported apps without dual booting or virtual machines? If using a VM is the only option, can I make the process easier—like launching directly from a shortcut and opening the VM automatically? Thanks a lot for your help.

System Specs: R5 3600 MSI MAG-B550-TOMAHAWK Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Samsung M.2 970 EVO 1TB 32 GB Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000 MHZ

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12-28-2021, 10:41 PM
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For a smooth experience, the answer is no. Proton, DXVK, and WINE are available, but they won't match Windows. I'd suggest creating games for multiple platforms since it requires more initial effort, but it's better in the long term.
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12-28-2021, 10:41 PM #2

For a smooth experience, the answer is no. Proton, DXVK, and WINE are available, but they won't match Windows. I'd suggest creating games for multiple platforms since it requires more initial effort, but it's better in the long term.

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01-15-2022, 09:06 PM
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Remember that the Gihub initiative hasn't been refreshed in nearly eight months.
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01-15-2022, 09:06 PM #3

Remember that the Gihub initiative hasn't been refreshed in nearly eight months.

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01-19-2022, 06:59 PM
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I have the same issue. No Atmel Studio under Wine, no VS2019, no Google Drive for work unless you use Gnome (which is awful). I want to switch but there's always something that I need which doesn't work, been that way for decades.
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01-19-2022, 06:59 PM #4

I have the same issue. No Atmel Studio under Wine, no VS2019, no Google Drive for work unless you use Gnome (which is awful). I want to switch but there's always something that I need which doesn't work, been that way for decades.

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01-20-2022, 09:20 AM
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I haven't tried it myself, but you might want to look into Vendel from the Level1Techs video on this subject.
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01-20-2022, 09:20 AM #5

I haven't tried it myself, but you might want to look into Vendel from the Level1Techs video on this subject.

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01-26-2022, 03:15 AM
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Unity runs best on Linux, but I'm unsure about differences between Linux and Windows releases. If you're testing against Windows builds, use a genuine native Windows install rather than a virtual machine. Virtual machines can sometimes give inconsistent results and are not officially supported. For a smooth Linux experience, consider switching to Unity for Linux or exploring Godot. If neither is available, you might need to dual boot or continue using Windows.
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01-26-2022, 03:15 AM #6

Unity runs best on Linux, but I'm unsure about differences between Linux and Windows releases. If you're testing against Windows builds, use a genuine native Windows install rather than a virtual machine. Virtual machines can sometimes give inconsistent results and are not officially supported. For a smooth Linux experience, consider switching to Unity for Linux or exploring Godot. If neither is available, you might need to dual boot or continue using Windows.

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