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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Everytime I try to start something with Linux I fail. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by Squizzy@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I just want something as a proof of concept that this can be for me. I am aware I am the problem.

But everything is wildly difficult for me. I pulled back from docker after realising it was above my skillset, I just want to try home assisstant with a few lights but fair enough it is beyond me.

I opted to install a game, fail. Learn about wine and bottles. Start a bottle and get told I only have 8gb free in directory, I cannot for the life of me see where it is getting that from.

Please god someone tell me there is a step by step for the fucking imbeciles out there on where to start!?

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[–] Jack_Burton@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not op but new to Linux myself. First I'm hearing of Lutris. If I understand correctly, Wine is used to install/run Windows programs in general, and Lutris does the same but with a specific focus on Windows games?

[–] Damage@feddit.it 3 points 1 week ago

Yes, Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run windows software on Linux. Proton is a modified version of wine focused on games. Lutris is a game manager that uses wine and proton to run games (and other software if you want), it has several options you can change to improve compatibility with specific games. Heroic is similar, a bit more polished but less configurable.