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Everytime I try to start something with Linux I fail. (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by 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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[–] 3 points 1 year ago* (7 children)

I opted to install a game, fail.

What game? Install how? Is it from an online platform?

I just want to try home assisstant with a few lights but fair enough it is beyond me.

The installation of home assistant, or its usage?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago (6 children)

    Mortal Kombat Fitgirl repack.

    Literally just setting up docker to then install HA.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Mortal Kombat Fitgirl repack.

    I'd use Lutris for that, it's a rather automated process, you create a new entry, it asks for the installer, and usually recognises the correct executable for the game.

    Literally just setting up docker to then install HA.

    Personally, I prefer to run HA in a VM rather than Docker, especially if you're experimenting, IIRC with docker installation it doesn't support backup and restore of components and their settings. Virt-manager makes running VMs easy enough.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Yes, Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run windows software on Linux. Proton is a modified version of wine focused on games. Lutris is a game manager that uses wine and proton to run games (and other software if you want), it has several options you can change to improve compatibility with specific games. Heroic is similar, a bit more polished but less configurable.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    I also tried to get diriger games to install with heroic, lutfisk or whatever but never got it to work. Threw the installer to steam and it just works. Weird... So I just do everything through steam now instead of messing around.

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