An inexpensive 10" laptop to run Linux.
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The issue so far is that I bought the Windows version of Timberborn on Steam, so it won't install on my Linux box. Do you suppose since I own the Windows version, the makers of Timberborn would allow me to download the appropriate files for Linux? I thought I had gotten it working last night, but instead I was just streaming it from the windows box.
As others have said, it'll work on Linux. Right click on the game in your library, go to Properties, then Compatibility. Tick the box to Force use of Steam Play, then pick a Proton version, like Proton Experimental. This will work for most games. Check out the Proton DB website to check for any exceptions or specific settings.
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The issue so far is that I bought the Windows version of Timberborn on Steam, so it won't install on my Linux box. Do you suppose since I own the Windows version, the makers of Timberborn would allow me to download the appropriate files for Linux? I thought I had gotten it working last night, but instead I was just streaming it from the windows box.
If you bought it on Steam, you get it in every "version" (for each OS) that the game was released on. If there's a Linux runtime, then you'd have both the Windows version, and the Linux version.
Most games don't have a Linux runtime, and that's fine. All you need to do is go to "compatibility" in the game settings in Steam, and check the box. Then click the drop-down and select a Proton version (best bet for you is prob "experimental"), and most of the time that's all you need to do. Protondb.com will tell you if there's any tweaking needed, or if a specific version of Proton is called for.
This is exactly how the Steam Deck works.
Proton is actually incredible. I've found that I've often gotten better results with running the Windows version of a game with Proton than the actual Linux runtime.
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If you bought it on Steam, you get it in every "version" (for each OS) that the game was released on. If there's a Linux runtime, then you'd have both the Windows version, and the Linux version.
Most games don't have a Linux runtime, and that's fine. All you need to do is go to "compatibility" in the game settings in Steam, and check the box. Then click the drop-down and select a Proton version (best bet for you is prob "experimental"), and most of the time that's all you need to do. Protondb.com will tell you if there's any tweaking needed, or if a specific version of Proton is called for.
This is exactly how the Steam Deck works.
Proton is actually incredible. I've found that I've often gotten better results with running the Windows version of a game with Proton than the actual Linux runtime.
I have loaded the laptop i7 laptop up with Debian 12, next is Steam so I will try it there. The machine I was going to run it on would not complete a launch and just sat there with the fans going full blast and a black screen...
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If you bought it on Steam, you get it in every "version" (for each OS) that the game was released on. If there's a Linux runtime, then you'd have both the Windows version, and the Linux version.
Most games don't have a Linux runtime, and that's fine. All you need to do is go to "compatibility" in the game settings in Steam, and check the box. Then click the drop-down and select a Proton version (best bet for you is prob "experimental"), and most of the time that's all you need to do. Protondb.com will tell you if there's any tweaking needed, or if a specific version of Proton is called for.
This is exactly how the Steam Deck works.
Proton is actually incredible. I've found that I've often gotten better results with running the Windows version of a game with Proton than the actual Linux runtime.
the i7 was originally mean to be a my take away bridge over tailscale when I am away from home, and a programming machine (or perhaps a look up machine while I program on the i5 desktop)
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Op didn't say what she wants to do. I maintain my server with my phone. If I really wanted to, I could also work on it efficidntly
btw, I am a he/him : ^ ) But thanks for being inclusive.
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I have loaded the laptop i7 laptop up with Debian 12, next is Steam so I will try it there. The machine I was going to run it on would not complete a launch and just sat there with the fans going full blast and a black screen...
Ok, currently, Timberborn will launch but will hang hard after a short time. I used the wrong engine (?) so I will try "Experimental" and report back.
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Ok, currently, Timberborn will launch but will hang hard after a short time. I used the wrong engine (?) so I will try "Experimental" and report back.
Even with experimental it hangs...
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Even with experimental it hangs...
https://www.protondb.com/app/1062090?device=pc
Try any of the launch commands there? Pretty simple, usually just have to copy/paste.
I have Timberborn, btw, and it runs fine out of the box for me on Bazzite. Though I do have AMD
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Zoomers takes notes on their phones, bet they do programming as well
Nonsense. Doing anything beyond minimal scripting in any device other than a full-blown keyboard is painful.
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Op didn't say what she wants to do. I maintain my server with my phone. If I really wanted to, I could also work on it efficidntly
If I really wanted to
Why would you, unless you really enjoy pain? I'm not kink shaming, but I don't mix work and kinks.
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Nonsense. Doing anything beyond minimal scripting in any device other than a full-blown keyboard is painful.
So is taking notes, but still the phones are used for note taking
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So is taking notes, but still the phones are used for note taking
If you are unable to see the difference between occasionsl notes and full blown programming, this discussion is pointless.
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If you are unable to see the difference between occasionsl notes and full blown programming, this discussion is pointless.
Obviously since you can't see the difference between occasional coding and full blown note taking.
Enjoy your week
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Obviously since you can't see the difference between occasional coding and full blown note taking.
Enjoy your weekHave a miserable year and get lost.
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