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		pjmlp on Jan 14, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Humble subscription service is dumping Mac, Linux ... Ah that is why XBox and Windows gamers are running in droves into Linux.

stavros on Jan 14, 2022 | [–]

The grandparent is saying that Steam didn't want to have to run on Windows, so they're investing in Linux so they can use that as the base OS for gaming. Otherwise Microsoft could demand a cut.

travisporter on Jan 14, 2022 | [–]

Tongue-in-cheek, but after about 5 years of dual booting I am actually finally linux-only with Proton and steam

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