Proton is the Future of PC gaming. But how does it work?
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It’s clear there are some people who don’t understand Proton. So let’s talk about it. #Proton #SteamPlay #CompatibilityLayer Patrons get beta access to my new game Chess Mess. Details here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113479246?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=android_share *My Game* ❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video ❯ Dudelings on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video ❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: https://heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings *Affiliate links* Best Steam Deck Accessories: ❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: https://amzn.to/3z8mMfH ❯ Steam Deck Dock: https://amzn.to/3PDjgkt ❯ Steam Deck accessories: https://amzn.to/4c2XKkM ❯ DualSense: https://amzn.to/3WR1u1R ❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller https://amzn.to/4dqRaoC ❯ DualSense Edge: https://amzn.to/4cuzIyd ❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: https://amzn.to/46R7hcz ❯ Amazon Suggested Products: https://amzn.to/4fAha2h *Elsewhere on the Web* ❯ Merchandise: https://shop.heavyelement.io ❯ Email Newsletter: https://heavyelement.io/newsletter ❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant ❯ Peertube: https://subscribeto.me/ ❯ Heavy Element: https://heavyelement.io ❯ Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant ❯ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gardiner_bryant *Support the Show* ❯ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/gardiner_bryant ❯ Patreon: https://patreon.com/thelinuxgamer/ ❯ Merch: https://gardinerbryant.com ❯ Humble: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/?partner=thelinuxgamer ❯ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join ❯ Amazon affiliate: https://amzn.to/3iYb4gd About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond. https://heavyelement.io -- Chapters --- 00:00 Introduction 00:41 The basics of a computer 01:46 What Proton is not 03:04 What is an emulator 04:32 Proton acts like a map 05:25 Proton translates API and system calls 06:18 Proton provides a Windows-like software environment 06:55 Why are some games incompatible? 08:52 Shouldn't we demand native Linux games? 11:07 Conclusion
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