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1. downsplat · 1790070144 · focus · HN ↗

   If you want to own your computer, linux is where it's at. Windows is rusty iron chains and MacOS's are gold-plated silver pretending to be gold, but they're still chains.

   1. Gareth321 · 1790071287 · focus · HN ↗

      I would love to move my gaming PC to Linux but until the kernel devs permit kernel-level anti-cheats, or an equivalent, I refuse to give up games that I love. It's nearly impossible to play multiplayer games now without KLAC. The cheating is out of control.

      Unfortunately this is an ideological hill that many Linux devs are willing to die on, so we're at an impasse. Valve claimed to be working on a solution, and if there is any company which can negotiate an accord, it's them.

      1. cisc · 1790073297 · focus · HN ↗

         > I refuse to give up games that I love

         But why? They're just video games. Why are they important, especially when a lot of them are designed to be addictive.

         A lot of people love smoking but that's not important either and it's better to give it up.

         1. JimmyBiscuit · 1790074064 · focus · HN ↗

            What if those games are the only games they and their friends play together? I wouldnt want to stop that.

            1. cisc · 1790075002 · focus · HN ↗

               Having to give over time and money to a video game company to maintain friendships sounds more like a symptom than a cure.

               When your grandkids ask you what you did with your finite time, is "I pwned noobs" the answer you want to give?

               1. N_Lens · 1790083625 · focus · HN ↗

                  In your case it would seem to be “arguing with strangers on HN”!

                  1. cisc · 1790083842 · focus · HN ↗

                     I'd say it's more like I'm trying to get something coherent out of people and there's nothing to be had.

                     Video games don't even appear to be productive of good discussion.

                     1. genshii · 1790084684 · focus · HN ↗

                        What are you on about? You clearly don't like video games and think they're a waste of time, which is fine. Other people do like them and find them fulfilling for whatever reason, which is also fine.

                        Why are you trying so hard to "prove" that someone's hobby is a waste of time?

                        1. cisc · 1790117009 · focus · HN ↗

                           > Other people do like them and find them fulfilling for whatever reason

                           That's the question. What is the reason?

                           People also play slot machines. Are slot machines fulfilling?

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