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Razor1911 leveraged this lack of protection, utilizing standard Linux mounting protocols to bypass the basic Steam license check. Performance: Native Linux vs. Proton Early reports from users on platforms like Reddit's linux_gaming suggest mixed results for the native experience. Native Pros: : When Warez groups target Linux, they either