πŸ“… 2023-03-31 β€” Session: Setup and Troubleshooting for Gaming on Linux

πŸ•’ 04:10–06:50
🏷️ Labels: Linux, Gaming, Steam, Wine, Proton
πŸ“‚ Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The goal of this session was to set up and troubleshoot gaming environments on a Linux system, specifically focusing on the installation and configuration of Wine, Steam, and Proton for running Windows games like Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.

Key Activities

  • Verified the installation of Wine and Steam on Linux, including resolving any dependency issues.
  • Installed and configured Age of Empires II using both Wine and Steam’s Proton compatibility tool.
  • Addressed installation issues with Steam, including dependency errors and package cache problems.
  • Used command-line tools to manage disk space and remove unnecessary snap packages.
  • Provided guidance on using the df and du commands to check disk usage and identify large directories.
  • Resolved multiplayer synchronization issues in Age of Empires II by using specific Proton versions and managing the Visual C++ redistributable package.

Achievements

  • Successfully installed and configured Steam and Wine for running Windows games on Linux.
  • Resolved common installation and configuration issues, improving system compatibility for gaming.
  • Enhanced system performance by cleaning up disk space and removing unnecessary packages.

Pending Tasks

  • Further testing of different Proton versions for optimal performance in gaming.
  • Continuous monitoring of system resources to ensure smooth gaming experiences.