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Steam offers the Proton compatibility layer, which lets many Windows games run directly on Linux, but not all games are compatible, and some anti-cheat and DRM schemes still have problems.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/26/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 1/24/2027
Sources
Migrating from Windows to Linux: A Practical Switching Guide
youtubeLinus Tech Tips10/26/2026
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