Hello, apparently hanging out in Lemmy inadvertently makes you thinking about using Linux. I am planning to install Linux Mint cinnamon on an older laptop, which I want to bring to LAN Parties. From what I read I can just format my C:\ windows disk, install Linux via bootable drive and from what I understand, proton is basically included when installing steam after setting up my new Linux OS? Thanks for your comments:)

  • Synthead@lemmy.worldEnglish
    19·
    2 years ago

    Yup! Install Steam (with your package manager!) and play. Nothing to it.

    Enjoy!

    • Rubanski@lemm.eeOP
      10·
      2 years ago

      Thanks! I make sure to use the package manager, even, as of now, I’m not 100% what that means but I will find out

      • Synthead@lemmy.worldEnglish
        10·
        2 years ago

        There is a GUI, but I prefer the terminal:

        sudo apt update
sudo apt install steam

        “Update” fetches the latest package information, and “install steam” does exactly what you think it does :)

        • Rubanski@lemm.eeOP
          2·
          2 years ago

          I will probably use your approach, because the windows like gui should only help me transition. Getting to know how to use the terminal is my next step. Thanks!

      • yoevli@lemmy.worldEnglish
        9·
        2 years ago

        Just as a note, I believe you still need to tick the “Enable Steam Play for all titles” in Steam settings to allow it to be used with non-verified games.