Additionally, their methodology for picking the packages included ensuring some well-known apps continue working like Unity, Godot, printer drivers and more.

Well, for me it sounds like Canonical wanted to try "pay to maintain" model to some "profitable entities".

We need to understand that 32 bit architecture/application is (and still) unique situation in computer history as it was grown in popularity during the PC market boomed in late 1990's / early-2000 plus popularity and reliability of Win XP that no other Windows before and after can matched it's ability. As like Android apps today, many software developers builder at that time built their program/apps around Win XP and 32 bit. Many of those software still being used, reliable, sometimes up-to-date and more importantly many of those can run on Wine perfectly better than run on some modern Windows.

So, let's say 32bit "things" (and all it's argument of existence) will stay around for a very long time.

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Sometimes, it's better to keep your mouth shut and 'follow the flow' than say something that will stirring up many hornet nests.

That's my motto of life, even do it sound's hypocritical.
Because at the end of the day, "Saya mahu terus hidup".

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Sorry GoL, I'm refuse to support SG, even do their Linux track record is mostly clean.

Honestly, I'd already put ignored SG on my Steam acc and personally ban them from my life forever. Gladly, I'd never bought any games from them so my lost.

Seriously, we shouldn't rewarding any these "developers" for these malicious and 'low ball' tactics especially those tactics certainly will destroying Linux gaming platform in long run.

I always support for more money for developers but I'm much prioritize the well-being of Linux gaming platform now and in the future.

Still, anyone Linux or non-Linux gamers alike, who wants to support them feel free to do so. Who am I to stop y'all.

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No opinion but just wanna highlight something on this quote on article.

Supra Games are also currently crowdfunding for Supraland 2 on Kickstarter, which is confirmed to be coming to Linux as well.

:whistle: Red "line", spells danger :whistle:

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I gonna say I'm fall in love with "Automatic Show", it's have very huge potential. The best alternatives to watch the games' gameplay/trailers and at the same time avoid/evading some bias youtubers/streamers/news/shill-curator bullshit-ness.

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A bit late but, Happy 10th years old GoL! Yeah, from Wine and "Linux only use by hackers" to kinda not mainstream but still niche gaming platform.

Regardless, we as Linux users cannot satisfy with what we have right now. Always remember:
How to be a great advocate for a niche gaming platform

As usual, bumpy roads ahead so we must ready to go through it..

For Linux/FOSS gaming!

EDIT: Fixed the broken link

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Quoting: SalvatosI'm speechless. It's like you intended to post this to a completely different community. Take it easy, mate.

The problem here is some "elitist" (Publs, devs, some ignorance journalist and so-called gaming fans, etc. etc.), accused us the "3rd world citizens" (I'm using that term on purpose) as pirates! They accused or "called" us too poor to buy their games.

I was former "sailor", I was a loyal customer of "pasar malam" CD/DVD either games or films, and I'd been a part of so-called "illegal analog hole" community. You know why? Because of service. Buying their product was either hard or almost impossible. Valve's Steam changed it for us either you like it or not.

Best part of Steam, they offers various types of payment, local or international. Either credit card, pay via mobile phone credits/bill, and hell, even on cash on delivery! Explained on this reddit post. (reddit link) [External Link]

I know some indie devs (not so-fucking-called "indies" backed by big publs) are poor (or even poorer than me). That's why I always check their games are available on itch.io first and then if available I buy it from there. Most itch.io games always includes Steam keys, so theorically I got 2 copies in one price even do it's always 2-3 times more expensive than my "local" Steam.

For example Slipstream : (Steam link) [External Link]

On itch: USD 9.99 (or RM 41.34) (itch link) [External Link]
On Steam, non discount : RM 23.50 (or USD 5.68) (steamdb link) [External Link]

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Open steam > Click: Publisher link > Click: Option (Gear Icon) > Click: Ignore this creator

Because, you know my peasant money ain't worth it.

p/s: GoL users, I will not arguing "the cuts" with all of you guys because already disproven by almost everyone inside and outside of community.

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My interpretation is, Valve is sending message to outside Linux Gaming community. We Linux gamers knows Valve will always committed to supporting Linux as a gaming platform. It's ironcladed and/or gold standard.

For me, Valve is kinda sending message to those who 'concern' that:
"We are ready with our weaponary and we are prepared to defends anytime if we being attack. Our 'act of defence' will be destruction to others. Be civil, be sincere and don't tempt us to act".

You know, those "concern" (which consists of many entities) are trying to destroy PC gaming in general. Open system aren't good you know. At least it must be semi-closed like mobile devices / smartphones as currently right now.

Well you see, look how many game clients on Windows right now? At least on my Linux PC, I got 2 clients (itch and Steam).

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Quoting: EagleDeltaHow would Pop!_OS be vulnerable to Canonical nonsense? They maintain their own repos and have already said they will maintain 32-bit support on their own if they have to. They have a vested financial interest (Being a Desktop/Laptop OEM) in making sure their distro is still stable and usable for their users. I would imagine that similar stances will arise from Elementary and Mint as well due to their desktop focus.

Speaking of bolded issue here. I remember few years ago reading on "How-to-geek" article about Mint below..
Ubuntu Developers Say Linux Mint is Insecure. Are They Right? [External Link]

So giving the scenario if all Ubuntu-derived fork are separating off from Canonical; will they able to maintain as same as or better than Canonical in term of security, reliability, etc.?

Let me be honest, I'm still using Ubuntu because it was/is supposely among the easiest Linux distros. But, when even some their own repos are broken/outdated and need same troublesome solutions as other distros, it's encourage me want to leaving Ubuntu. However, it's very hard for me to leave Ubuntu ecosystem "easiness" (well 10.04 - 18.04 era easiness).

Yours or anyone GoL users opinions?

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