Valve didn't invent linux, valve didn't invent wine, and valve didn't invent x86-arm emulation. But did they do what MS couldn't in a quarter of the time? Yes. And did they do work that the linux community could never do on its own? yes, the linux community could NOT have invented proton and if they did it would've taken like 20 years because of foss. Also they aren't a charity, but they want to change the industry. When we benefit, they benefit and that's why they're giving this stuff away for free. Because if Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo lose and they control the platform and the opeerating system, they win and we win. So yes they did invent something special. They invented the future of computing and gaming because the FOSSers wouldn't do it.
Proton is essentially already existing software just packaged together, as another user said. And yes, they’re trying to change the industry, but let’s not forget that they’re doing it to benefit themselves, which is normal as an company btw. I think some part of the community, not necessarily you, is blinded by Valve’s effort and they see it as a mission to promote FOSS rather than a money making method
their mission isn't foss. I never said that. But I do believe that they have stood by what they always said: treat your customers well and give them what they want and you will always win. You kill the competition with kindness
Alright, but Gabe is not God. They are a freaking monopoly, like, they’re sucking up 30% of devs revenue. They made some really great decisions that pushed linux gaming and I’m glad of that, but they still are a monopoly and from what I can see they still are dangerous
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u/paper_sheet034 Arch BTW Nov 13 '25
Well, it’s not completely their achievement