Fedora Project Podcast - 40: Gaming with ProtonGE

40: Gaming with ProtonGE

11/05/24 • 46 min

In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we'll dive into gaming on the Linux desktop. Join us as we explore how Steam and Proton GE make it possible to play a wide variety of Windows games seamlessly on Fedora. We’ll cover setup tips, compatibility insights, and performance tweaks that will take your Linux gaming experience to the next level. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, discover why Fedora, paired with Steam and Proton GE, could be the best option for gaming on Linux.

The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distribution itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora.

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📱 Connect with our hosts:

Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Episode Resources

Proton GE
https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom

Nobara Linux
https://nobaraproject.org/

Open Wine Components (UMU)
https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components

Fedora Linux 41 is here!
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/

🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:21 Welcome
02:01 Meet Tom
05:48 Inspiration for Proton GE
10:48 What is Nobara Linux?
15:39 What is Proton?
21:26 Gaming and Troubleshooting
28:46 Hardware and Tweaks
36:30 Future of Gaming
43:52 How to get involved?
47:07 Wrap Up

Special Guest: Tom Crider.

🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/

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💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org

🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

:shirt: Fedora Swag: https://www.hellotux.com/fedora

📱 Connect with our hosts:

Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com

🔗 Episode Resources

Proton GE
https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom

Nobara Linux
https://nobaraproject.org/

Open Wine Components (UMU)
https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components

Fedora Linux 41 is here!
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/

Special Guest: Tom Crider.

Previous Episode

39: Take Fedora KDE for a Spin

Join us as we look into one of the most popular desktop environments, KDE Plasma! Neal Gompa joins the show to convince Eric to switch to Plasma 6.2; we'll talk about the community, the features, and what's to come!

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📱 Connect with Eric the IT Guy: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric

🔗 Episode Resources
Fedora KDE Spin: https://fedoraproject.org/spins/kde/
Proposal to Promote Plasma to an Edition: https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/proposed-change-to-the-fedora-council-policy-for-edition-promotion/132206/1

🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:23 Welcome
01:44 Meet Neal
04:44 Editions, Spins, Labs
10:04 Gnome and KDE
12:28 The KDE Community
17:22 Why Plasma?
30:38 Plasma 6.2
36:21 Upcoming features
39:42 How to get involved?
43:00 Wrap up

Special Guest: Neal Gompa.

Next Episode

41: Fedora Linux 41

We're exploring the newest release: Fedora Linux 41! Join us as we dive into the latest features, performance improvements, and enhancements across Fedora Workstation, Fedora Server, and more. With updates to GNOME 47, enhanced hardware support, and an improved installer experience, Fedora 41 pushes forward as a powerful, versatile platform for developers, sysadmins, and everyday users alike.

The Fedora Podcast features interviews and talks with the people who make the Fedora community awesome! These folks work on new technologies found in Fedora, produce the distro itself, or help put Fedora into the hands of users. There is so much going on in Fedora that it takes a whole podcast series!

🖥️ Get Started with Fedora Linux: https://fedoraproject.org

📢 Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org

🗣️ Chat With Us in the Fedora Podcast room: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org

🫂 Become a Part of the Fedora Community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/

📱 Connect with Us:
Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric
Noah Chelliah: https://asknowshow.com

🔗 Additional Resources

Fedora Magazine: Announcing Fedora Linux 41
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/

Ptyxis Homepage
https://devsuite.app/ptyxis/

🔖 Chapters:

00:00 Stream start
00:41 Banter: Holiday season
02:36 Introduction
04:43 Ptyxis Terminal
07:08 Your Daily Driver?
09:08 MIPI Cameras
11:09 Banter: Reinstalling MacOS
13:36 Nvidia Graphics
15:31 Shameless Plug: Framework Laptops
20:32 GNOME 47
22:41 Discussion: Linux Quality
32:02 DNF5
37:32 Fedora Miracle
40:58 Discussion: ROI on Tiling
54:36 Closing thoughts