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Draek: LXDE is also quite light, even lighter than Xfce I'd say, and the tiling managers could probably run on a toaster. Of the bunch, I'd decide based on taste and previous experience: if you prefer a Windows-like UI go with LXDE, if you prefer an OSX(or rather, CDE)-like interface go for Xfce, and if you enjoy making your computer unusable to anyone who hasn't spent a week reading through a tiling manager's documentation, go with one of those instead.
What if I want to use WindowMaker or FVWM?
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Darvond: What if I want to use WindowMaker or FVWM?
In that case, I'm sorry to hear that and may God have mercy on your soul.
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Darvond: What if I want to use WindowMaker or FVWM?
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Draek: In that case, I'm sorry to hear that and may God have mercy on your soul.
Just kidding. I only have Window Master to poke playfully. I main MATE and Cinnamon.
Just adding myself to the discussion because:
1. I'm also waiting for the Linux client. Although mostly because of the community features. I don't buy games on Steam (DRM sucks, I've seen too many multiplayer games that are no longer playable, because official servers shut down, and don't get me started on MMOs that shut down... that I consider any game with DRM to be a ticket to cinema - it may work today, I get no guarantee it will work tomorrow). But I do have games on Steam mostly from Humble Bundle. And I occasionally play them. I also play some free games on Steam - Team Fortress, Left 4 Dead 2 (was free once) - I'm not saying "no" to a free cinema ticket.

And some of the things I do like about the Steam client is the ability to see what games my friends are playing right now, if they recommend any particular game, or even simply which games we have in common. This is why I'd like to see GOG Galaxy for Linux. I'd be ok if it run with wine, but so far no luck in my case.

2. Some people mentioned in earlier posts the topic of Linux user base and reasons why game developers ignore Linux. Well, here are some of my observations:

a) Most statistics underestimate the number of Linux users. People repeat numbers like 2% or 3% without even thinking how accurate those are. Well, let me tell you in the early days of Humble Bundle, when they only accepted DRM-free, multiplatform games, they would get about 30% of money from Linux gamers. Now when they also sell windows-only games and oftentimes games with no DRM-free option, money from Linux users dropped to around 10%. And an average Linux user tends to give them 50% to 100% more money than an average Windows user. Either Linux users are more generous, or have more money. Or both.

Sure, Humble Bundle users are not a good statistical sample either - I'm sure your average Linux gamer is more likely to know about them than an average Windows gamer. But so is the case with GOG. It means if GOG was to put more effort into satisfying Linux customers, they could easily get 30% of their money from Linux users. Not because Windows and Mac users would leave GOG. But because Linux users vote with their wallets, and are the first guys to switch to competition, if they are fed up with a game merchant.

c) Some people were talking about desktop environments. I guess it's a bit off topic, but whatever.
The reason I think DEs are important and just like choosing the right programming language or library, they can affect your efficiency, is because they can show different things in different ways.

For me a good DE has the following features:
- It allows me to quickly start up software that I use often.
- It allows me to find software I use rarely even if I don't recall the name of the program.
- It shows me similar software around it, so I can make the decision which program to use for a given task. And it might remind me of something else I wanted to do with some other program. (For example, maybe I wanted to start up GIMP, but seeing Inkscape next to it's icon made me reconsider, and use vector graphics instead. And the fact I saw Blender next to them reminded me I had some ideas for 3D stuff I wanted to make a few days ago)
- In general, it should show me the current state of my system, what applications I have installed and so on.

Because desktop environments that try to hide everything they deem unimportant and rely too much on search bars etc. to find exactly what I'm looking for, have a tendency to make me forget about stuff that might be unimportant right now, but could become important later.
Post edited January 12, 2017 by Xinef
Hello, I am some guy from some country lost in América (note the accent), and i really need the Galaxy for Linux. If you release even the alpha version, i promise to support it, and (double bet) i promise to translate it, and the web site, to the spanish language all.
on 21st Steam announced that, when Linux users sign into the beta, every game can be downloaded on a linux machine using the linux steam client and that they are doubling their efforts bringing all windows games to linux.

I really think that there is no time like NOW that GOG has to answer to that and up their game regarding Linux Support and especially making the Galaxy Client available for Linux users.

I really think that, from an open source/Linux side of view, your future could be at stake here.

Just a little info to you guys. I was able to run 90% of my big GOG Library on Linux via Wine, it's not vodoo magic anymore. Make it happen.
GOG missed a huge chance being DRM-free and Linux compatible store. It's the best freedom combination and GOG dropped the ball so hard it's sad.
I love what GOG is doing for DRM free gaming. I love how GOG has been a long time supporter of Linux, showing Linux support as a feature, and making it easily available. I'm frustrated that GOG hasn't pushed this further. Steam has had GOG beat by having a Linux downloader/launcher, and now pushes their lead forward by adding Wine support. I want so much to support DRM-free, but it's a real burden. GOG Galaxy and Lutris both offer me hope, but it's not quite there yet. So GOG. Please. Pretty Please. Galaxy for Linux. Or GOG support in Lutris. Give me something. Anything.
> WINE

Eew… Dinosaurs belong to the past.
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There is now GOG support in Lutris build in. You can just log in and install out of Lutris the gog games you have bought.
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fnj48ghjk: There is now GOG support in Lutris build in. You can just log in and install out of Lutris the gog games you have bought.
out of curiosity - did you just register there to promote lutris in every linux thread?

This tool has its uses, but there is no auto-update, it doesnt feature any galaxy options like multiplayer support (I mean, its the main point of wanting to use galaxy, isnt it?), and its way heavier than other solutions (gogrepopy/wyvern) to download or (adahm's wrappers/play.it) install gog games (I mean - it depends on whole browser engine just to display fancy GUI). Its hardly the best way to handle gog library and extremely far from being a galaxy replacement
Post edited December 13, 2019 by Gekko_Dekko
Lutris is a noble attempt and clearly a labor of love from the Lutris team. That said, it is not an application for average gamers and will not encourage people to shift platforms from Windows to Linux. I would love Lutris to have more devs AND some knowledgable UI/UX devs on board. When compared to Steam + Proton, Lutris falls short and it will be tough to make up ground. I wish the best for GOG and Lutris. If they could combine forces somehow it would be a worthy joint venture.
Besides spotting hints of Linux support on Galaxy, the wish for "Release the GOG Galaxy client for Linux' has been upgraded to 'In progress'
https://www.gog.com/wishlist/galaxy/release_the_gog_galaxy_client_for_linux
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SCPM: the wish for "Release the GOG Galaxy client for Linux' has been upgraded to 'In progress'
It has been marked as In progress as far back as I remember, this is of course a lie ;)
See this snapshot from 5 years ago: Release the GOG Galaxy client for linux (archive.org)
Post edited June 20, 2020 by vv221
You're right, though I could've sworn the last few times I didn't see anything like that.