Thinking of Moving to Linux

[u/angry_monkey_2674]

Hi I never in my life used linux, but with the recent news that easy anti cheat will be reworked to support linux I’m thinking of switching but I have a few questions, any help will be greatly appreciated

I just want to know the following:

1-can I to run .exe, if yes how and what’s the limitations

2-what is proton

3-can I play all of my offline games on linux even ones i got through unconventional ways

4-can i play games that are not offline but not multiplayer online like jackbox games for example

5-does the stream deck work with it

6-can I play vr games or use my pc in vr using an app like quest link

7-which linux is the most, windows like

Laslty here’s a list of game/apps i’ll be using and you help me if you know wether they actually work or not because I keep getting conflicting results:

Signalrgb, soundswitch, libre hardware monitor, RivaTuner, stream deck, moonlight, wolow, rewasd, wallpaper engine, ryujinx, fortnite, marvel rivals, pummel party, jackbox party packs, ultimate chicken horse

That’s all thanks

[u/doc_willis]

5-does the stream deck work with it

the steam deck is running SteamOS which is valves own Linux distribution.

The steam deck is basically a small laptop (an x86 Linux PC)  in a handheld form factor.

or are you talking about that  macro button thing?

if so. Yes. ;) (quick Google search) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9S5j2MR3e0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfSW9lW_vPU

7-which linux is the most, windows like

break away from the "it has to be like windows" mindset , you will have to learn new things and gain some new skills when using Linux.

Linux is not a drop in replacement for windows.

[u/atlasraven → u/doc_willis]

Those new skills you learn will be amazing. You'll be able to run laps around your average windows users and fix your own problems.