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Latest Comments by Linas
A note on using Steam Play Proton and counting the sales for Linux (updated)
11 Feb 2020 at 5:30 am UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: TheRiddickNot surprised, the whole system is rigged to throw numbers at windows stat data, not at all surprised linux slips past due to system-statistical errors.
It just defaults to Windows, unless very specific criteria is met. Bought on the Android app, bought a key on a store, got it in a bundle, did not manage to play within the first two weeks, all Windows sales.

In the end it doesn't matter, because Mac users are counted the same way. When there are enough of us, all these statistical errors and inaccuracies will no longer play any significant role.

Little Racers STREET gains a brand new Linux (and macOS) port using FNA
30 Jan 2020 at 9:35 pm UTC

Must be among the lucky ones, but it worked just fine when I played it a while ago. But improvements are always welcome. Especially since it is a fun little game

New stable Steam Client up, fixing Steam Survey and NFS mounts on Linux, plus other Steam news
21 Jan 2020 at 3:19 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: The_Aquabatanyway...what happened to Red Flag Linux??
There's also openEuler [External Link] by Huawei.

New stable Steam Client up, fixing Steam Survey and NFS mounts on Linux, plus other Steam news
21 Jan 2020 at 12:45 pm UTC Likes: 5

Quoting: BielFPs
Simplified Chinese the current most popular language on Steam.
I wonder how is the current status of Linux usage in the Asian market (Japan, China and South Korea). I think the Chinese one would be bigger if they had PUBG and LoL avaliable natively.
There is big potential for Linux in China. Due to the conflict between Trump and Huawei, the Chinese are threatening to drop Windows in all of the government offices [External Link]. Also WPS Office [External Link], that is the standard office suite for at least some government branches, already supports Linux [External Link] (and is really good actually). But until something more concrete happens, I don't think we will see a lot of Chinese Linux users.

Of course all of this is just conjecture. :S:

Steam reportedly coming to Chrome OS - Linux gaming across even more devices
18 Jan 2020 at 9:44 am UTC

Quoting: sarmad
Quoting: LinasIn Denmark I see people using Linux on their laptops from time to time. MacBooks are very popular. But I don't think I have ever seen a Chromebook, either in use, or in a shop. Not anywhere in Northern or Eastern Europe for that matter.
Statcounter seems to disagree:
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/denmark [External Link]
I said that I have never seen one, and that is still true. :P

Steam reportedly coming to Chrome OS - Linux gaming across even more devices
17 Jan 2020 at 4:46 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: KohlyKohlThe biggest reason that Chrome OS is so popular is the US is because they replaced iPads in schools.
I'd be all for that happening. Here Apple has quite a grip on schools. And the worst thing is that the iPads are not even used that much for school work. And kids break them all the time.

Steam reportedly coming to Chrome OS - Linux gaming across even more devices
17 Jan 2020 at 4:35 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: RedneckIt already works! I am a proud owner of an Asus C302ca and most (if not all) of the newer Chromebooks include the Play Store.
So I basically installed Steam for Android and I'm perfectly able to stream games from my HTPC.
I think you mean the Steam Link app for streaming.

And Steam for Android is just a companion app, it doesn't allow you to play any games.

Steam reportedly coming to Chrome OS - Linux gaming across even more devices
17 Jan 2020 at 3:56 pm UTC Likes: 5

In Denmark I see people using Linux on their laptops from time to time. MacBooks are very popular. But I don't think I have ever seen a Chromebook, either in use, or in a shop. Not anywhere in Northern or Eastern Europe for that matter.

Valve give a little more info on what 'Gamescope' actually does for Linux gaming
16 Jan 2020 at 1:20 pm UTC

I wonder if this could allow for integer scaling on 4K displays? If so, I'm really excited.