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I Don't See a Reason to Switch to Windows from Linux Anymore in 2025 (itsfoss.com)

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[–] Strepto@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I figured, which is why I worded my comment the way I did.

It's an option worth considering for games that are incompatible.

[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I mean, if the option is "just have a separate device that runs a Microsoft OS", it might as well be my desktop.

[–] Strepto@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don't exclusively mean Xbox. Playstation, Nintendo consoles, take your pick.

[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 days ago

I get that, but the suggestion is still to have a dedicated device to play Fortnite and that's exactly what I'm doing, the device just happens to be a PC running Windows.