I have been using Linux for nearly a decade and I'm too scared to try Arch. It's not for beginners.
xavier666
joined 2 years ago
What OP is doing is trying to learn how to drive a car on a busy highway with an instructor on the phone. It's not going to be pretty.
👆 exhibit A of why Linux can be difficult for newcomers
So just like abuse, it’s a slow process of tearing little barriers down of what is acceptable
The classic "slow boiling frog experiment" is quintessential to the enshittification process
Someone mentioned dark patterns below.
This link might be helpful -> https://www.deceptive.design/types
Luigi: "I've done my part"
~~AI will take our jobs~~
AI will create more jobs because there will be dedicated staff who needs to handle the fallout when it does stupid shit
I call it the gaming equivalent of Tiktok. No story, no permanence, instant gratification.
"Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?"
Yes true, but aside from that?
While I don't agree with you on the usability of Big Picture on Windows, I certainly agree with you on one point; it would be great if other game launchers could be seamlessly installed on the Steam Deck.
However I'm happy that other launchers are available for those who go through the slightly lengthy process.
PS: I don't agree there are 1000s of games not able to run on the Steam Deck, it's mostly these games on the list. (https://areweanticheatyet.com/)
If you spend a little time on the dark alleyways of Steam, you will occasionally come up with hidden gems. The indies scene is currently thriving.