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Everytime I try to start something with Linux I fail. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 month ago by Squizzy@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I just want something as a proof of concept that this can be for me. I am aware I am the problem.

But everything is wildly difficult for me. I pulled back from docker after realising it was above my skillset, I just want to try home assisstant with a few lights but fair enough it is beyond me.

I opted to install a game, fail. Learn about wine and bottles. Start a bottle and get told I only have 8gb free in directory, I cannot for the life of me see where it is getting that from.

Please god someone tell me there is a step by step for the fucking imbeciles out there on where to start!?

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[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Brilliant thanks for the proton info, toggle on.

I have acquired the pc versions, mind you I own them legally as is for ps5, but I am having trouble installing them which is how I ended up using bottles and getting frustrated. I used fitgirl repacks and the setup doesnt work, presumable it is windows orientated so I moved to bottles to install which is where the drive volume issue arose

[–] Zeddex@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Ah I see. I've not used bottles so have no suggestions there, but you may be able to use Proton to run the installer. I've done that for other types of Windows apps like the Battlenet launcher or Origin/EA App. You add the installer itself as a non-Steam game, run it, go through the install process. Then you add the installed exe as a non-Steam game.

I think the installed files would be in the same location as the installer itself but they may also get their own app ID in your Steam folder. I can't recall exactly.