Could Microsoft destroy Linux gaming by using the windows store (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 3 months ago by skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.ml

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So as we know Windows Platform Apps and WinUI3 apps do not work on Linux, I keep wondering if Microsoft were to launch a new API let’s say direct X 15 but limit it to Windows Store Apps, and provided a way for the apps to be installed from other stores like steam could they in time kill modern Linux gaming.

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[-] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy@lemmy.ml 40 points 3 months ago

and there’s an install limit of 10 times before you have to buy it again.

lol, wut?

[-] adarza@lemmy.ca 34 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

it's not true.

while there is a 10 device 'limit', that refers to how many linked devices you can have. you can remove one to add another. info and how to do that

[-] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago

Yeah, I was like 'uh, no'. I had to reinstall FH3 well over a dozen times because their updates would break shit and there was no file integrity check system. The store is garbage, no doubt, but let's keep it to facts yeah.

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