2024 is the Year of Linux on the Desktop, at least for my boyfriend. He’s running Windows 7 right now, so I’ll be switching him to Ubuntu in a few days. Ubuntu was chosen because Proton is officially supported in Ubuntu.

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    11 months ago

    What about

    • Microsoft should have legacy compatibility mode that works
    • use Proton
    • use WINE
    • use community mods or registry tweaks to run on newer windows versions
    • read what you’re leasing
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      11 months ago

      and now we’re circling back to already asked and answered shit

      are you okay?

      If you are this forgetful may I suggest discussing it with your doctor, and possibly scheduling a brain scan?

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            11 months ago

            Or I’m just wondering why you refuse to blame Microsoft for not having a working compatibility mode? Or use any other solution users have presented?

            Why can’t you just use a mod to enable support for the game? Have you tried and were unable to figure it out?

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              11 months ago

              Oh dear god, do you think Microsoft owns valve?

              Is that why you think modding windows will let it download stuff from valves service?

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                11 months ago

                Upgrade your windows install to a supported version and then use the mods to make the game work. Then you’ll have windows 8 or 10 or 11 and a working game.

                Next strawman

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                  11 months ago

                  Ah, now we’re circling back again to already asked topics, hoping for a different answer that you can O’Reilly

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                    11 months ago

                    Didn’t get an answer in the first place. I don’t know how a new legacy downloader would count as “original software”.