windows. literally the only thing i use it for is valorant. the second they let us play valorant on linux or mac, iβm gone
(inb4 chinese rootkit boogeyman, i donβt care)
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One major issue with Linux gaming is anti cheat that actually secures the client. Things like eac or vac have to cripple their client side protections on Linux because they can't put in a kernel level module that can't be replaced by anyone else. On Windows those kernel level modules are signed by Microsoft which then makes it extremely tough to break on that level.
This is likely a reason why you won't see valorant on Linux.
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Every console I've ever had. I have a lot of games I like on the Gamecube, Nintendo Switch, Gameboy, etc. but all the games felt misplaced on the consoles that had to be used to play them. The only exception to this and the only one I ever genuinely liked was the Wii U, but Nintendo did a trash job with it and it really messed up how I was able to go about games in the future, since they made the Nintendo Switch overlap with the Wii U in terms of console generation.
My android phone. I fucking hate redmi's os and my device doesnt have any custom rom. I wish I could change it sooner.
I k ow the feeling. I hate throwing things away that are perfectly functional. In my case I've had a food processor that I hated since day one but couldn't return after using. Been more than 6 years.
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My rented modem. I'm not knowledgeable enough to buy and set up my own and I hear stories of people getting throttled for not renting from the ISP.
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Adobe Illustrator - No way to use it on Linux without jumping through hoops like a circus poodle, but my school pays for it, and I don't know how to use Inkscapes at the level that I know how to use Illustrator.
Linux for a multitude of reasons (tinkering being an example, that includes shit like mint), cause I HATE windows and Microsoft so so much more
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My country's healthcare system
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