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Is it possible to create an OS that simply automatically runs .exe files through WINE/Proton/Bottles?

I really enjoy Linux but I find myself having to keep Windows partitions around for software that specifically requires Windows.

Proton makes everything easier by automatically running game files through a translation layer, and it "just works" quite well most of the time.

Also VanillaOS can apparently auto-spin a container when you try to open a .deb or AUR package (this is my rudimentary understanding).

Setting up WINE/Bottles, etc. is above my pay grade.

Is it not possible to create an OS that just does the same thing as Steam but for the entire OS?

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  • I have to add, please use Bottles Flatpak (or something similar) to run .exe files in an isolated environment.

    Bottles has very secure presets and a fully modern stack with Pipewire and Portals. Running .exes there is probably safe.

    But starting to run random Windows apps unisolated on your system will open a huge can of worms. Especially with quacked games ;D

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