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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello, apparently hanging out in Lemmy inadvertently makes you thinking about using Linux. I am planning to install Linux Mint cinnamon on an older laptop, which I want to bring to LAN Parties. From what I read I can just format my C:\ windows disk, install Linux via bootable drive and from what I understand, proton is basically included when installing steam after setting up my new Linux OS? Thanks for your comments:)

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Yup! Install Steam (with your package manager!) and play. Nothing to it.

Enjoy!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Thanks! I make sure to use the package manager, even, as of now, I'm not 100% what that means but I will find out

[–] [email protected] 18 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Just as a note, I believe you still need to tick the "Enable Steam Play for all titles" in Steam settings to allow it to be used with non-verified games.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

There is a GUI, but I prefer the terminal:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install steam

"Update" fetches the latest package information, and "install steam" does exactly what you think it does :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I will probably use your approach, because the windows like gui should only help me transition. Getting to know how to use the terminal is my next step. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago

Careful here. Absolutely start learning bash, but one of the points of Mint is that everything a normal user needs to do can be done through a settings gui. Don’t feel bad for reaching for the gui if you need to get something done and don’t have time right then and there to learn. Have fun!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago

In the program menu ("Start" menu), search for Software Manager. It's basically an app store.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

It's called Software Manager in Mint. It's in the start menu. It's basically like an app store, but without the surveillance and ads. Just type steam in the search field and click install. Really couldn't be easier.