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[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 88 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (35 children)

Windows 11 is a strong motivator. I suspect like many other people, the only reason I was keeping Windows around was gaming. But thanks to Proton and the Steam Deck, the number of games in my library that won’t run on Linux is vanishingly small. I deleted my Windows partition a few months ago and haven’t looked back.

Install Linux or buy a Mac, fuck Windows.

[–] NutWrench@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (8 children)

Same here. If I could get Vortex Mod Manager to work under Wine/Proton, I wouldn't use Windows at all.

[–] solberg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago (4 children)

What games are you using it for? I’ve used Mod Organizer 2 for Skyrim SE and it’s worked great on the deck

[–] NutWrench@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I checked out Mod Organizer 2 recently, but it didn't support Subnautica the last time I tried it. I only use mods for a few games, line Stardew Valley and the Fallout games.

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