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Linux isn't perfect but I don't have to put up with that kind of bullshit from the makers of my OS. Glad I switched long ago and never looked back (except for the Windows laptop I keep around for games)
Just out of curiosity, what games do you need a windows machine to play that proton can't make work on Linux?
One of my frustrations is, if I want to try some dozen games on Itch.io, they all come down as EXEs and it's not clear how I could quickly set them up for Proton. I understand the 20-clicks method of setting up one game off of Steam, and Lutris helps with well-known launchers like Ubi Connect. But for independent authors, needing to do setup for every EXE is a heavy dealbreaker.
When I review itch games I always advocate for native Linux support. If the devs see it, they will do it. The ones I talk to who haven't don't want to put in the effort to learn how to compile it for Linux if barely anyone would use the port.