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Linux just gained another .13% usage, while Windows lost .23. Another win for Linux

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[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Tbh for some reason I always assumed there were more Linux gamers than Mac gamers lol

[–] n3cr0@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Linux has always enjoyed better game support than MacOS. Even before Valve's efforts, it was possible to get most games running - sometimes fine, but often with bugs or defunct features. Some games ran even better with wine than on a modern Windows installation of its time.

However, this does not mean it was easy.

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

That old joke from like 2003 still rings true:

"You know which games are good on Mac because they already came out 5-10 years ago." 😂

[–] itsJoelle@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

NGL, a few more rounds of sweet Asahi releases Linux might be better for gaming on the M1 series over MacOS. The devs actually have a Vulcan support built. Apple never bothered, lol.