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Windows is learning Linux's best tricks, while Linux is learning Windows' best tricks

… Windows has absorbed a lot of features that initially made Linux popular for developers, and Linux picked up a lot of the polish and compatibility that made Windows so popular in the first place. The result is that the choice between Windows and Linux is less binary than it has ever been . …

May 11, 2026 · Ty Sherback

I regret switching to Linux, even though I wanted to love it

… And while I tried to love Linux, I just couldn't bring myself to use it as my daily driver for several reasons. Linux isn't for gamers Compatibility? What compatibility? Let me say one thing right off the bat: gaming on Linux has improved in leaps and bounds from the early days. …

Apr 17, 2026 · Patrick Hearn

Wine has been translating Windows games to Linux since 1993, but Proton is what made it effortless

… The service shut down in 2011, replaced briefly by GameTree Linux before that too faded away. The other commercial fork was CrossOver, from CodeWeavers. Where Cedega focused on games, CodeWeavers focused on productivity applications. …

Apr 1, 2026 · Adam Conway

Linux is finally ready for gamers, but gamers are still not ready for Linux

… Gaming was never the focus of Linux, whereas it was one of the primary objectives on Windows. Since then, hardware manufacturers and game developers have focused on Windows, creating a walled garden that continues to push Linux out of the PC gaming conversation. …

May 5, 2026 · Tanveer Singh

Wine 11.6 just made modding Windows games on Linux easier, and Proton could be next

… When we talk about how far Linux has come in PC gaming, we often focus on performance and compatibility. …

Apr 5, 2026 · Simon Batt

I'm excited for the next generation of Linux distros, and for one big reason

… Linux seemed inadequate when developers tuned every game to work with Windows, and didn't need tons of effort for the user to set up. But that tune is changing as gaming-focused Linux distributions are a thing now. …

Mar 30, 2026 · Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Microsoft should be terrified of SteamOS, even if Windows owns the Steam charts

… Proton and Steam Deck turned Linux into a practical gaming option for millions—compatibility now matters. …

May 19, 2026 · Samarveer Singh

LibreOffice proved that paying for Microsoft 365 was my biggest mistake

… The UI stays out of the way, and that actually helps me focus more on writing. Compatibility is the biggest benefit Work anywhere, with any file One of my biggest fears about leaving the mainstream suites was file compatibility. …

Apr 2, 2026 · Yash Patel

CachyOS beats Windows 11 in Cyberpunk 2077 and Space Marine 2 in a new gaming benchmark

… A recent benchmark has delved into how several popular titles run on both Windows 11 and CachyOS, a performance-focused Linux distro. …

Mar 31, 2026 · Simon Batt

Windows is undeniably convenient, but Linux puts you in charge

… For some titles, particularly older ones, the experience is actually smoother than on Windows, where legacy compatibility can be its own headache. Related New to Linux? Here are 7 of the best beginner-friendly distros for you to try Get up and running with Linux in no time. …

Mar 20, 2026 · Ty Sherback

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