Comment by pjc50

Comment by pjc50 2 days ago

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I think this is a good lesson in why companies don't try to bring stuff to Linux: the market is incredibly resentful of products.

Draiken 2 days ago

Come on... it's always the same reason: money.

Companies don't support Linux because it's not widespread enough so it can't outweigh the costs. They don't give a rat's ass for the market's resentfulness or lack thereof. The Linux market was basically not a real market before because their market share was simply too small.

There are plenty of products made for resentful markets and as long as they keep being profitable they don't care.

  • consp 2 days ago

    > Companies don't support Linux because it's not widespread enough so it can't outweigh the costs.

    I'm pretty sure they made the calculation assuming the GabeBox from Valve is a success and didn't want to miss out.

  • hbn 2 days ago

    > They don't give a rat's ass for the market's resentfulness or lack thereof.

    Indie devs do. Some of the best selling games are made by solo devs or very small teams.

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fragmede 2 days ago

Companies? gasp corporations? Using, spit, money? HOW DARE THEY!