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Photoshop on Linux and Fortnite "on Linux" Satire
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HowTo Geek ☛ How I run Photoshop on Linux with this open-source app (no Windows needed)
If you're one of those people that needs Photoshop for their day-to-day hobbies, or worse yet, you require it for your work, then completely moving over to Linux probably isn't an option.
I don't use Photoshop daily, but I do dabble, so I went searching for a convenient, performant way to get Photoshop running on Linux. Much to my surprise, I found a solution that makes running Photoshop—or any other Windows app—surprisingly easy. There are about 30 community-tested and supported apps already.
WinApps even integrates the Windows app into the Linux user interface like a native app.
WinApps brings Photoshop to Linux
There is no native way to run Photoshop on Linux, and until such time as Adobe decides to make an official port, there probably won't be.
However, with a handful of lines in the Terminal, a low-level virtual machine, and a Windows 11 install, we can get pretty close. WinApps ties together a Windows virtual machine with your Linux operating system so that the Windows apps you run appear seamlessly alongside your Linux apps—no messing with the VM required after it is set up.
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Tim Sweeney highlights satirical Fortnite Linux advocacy
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, recently drew attention to a satirical initiative promoting Linux compatibility for Fortnite.
In a tweet, Sweeney encouraged followers to engage with a satirical counterpart, Fake Tim Sweeney, highlighting Linux fans' ongoing interest in getting the popular battle royale game Fortnite onto the Linux platform. The jest comes amidst continued discourse among gamers and developers about gaming systems' diversity and flexibility.
This tweet serves as a lighthearted nod to both the creativity of the community and the persistent push for broader operating system support. While the tweet is primarily humorous, it underscores the enduring community interest in expanding gaming options for Linux users.