DCS World on Linux Mint

[foreign life]

Hello fellow aviators!
I have been wanting to switch my OS to Linux Mint as the times are shifting and Linux is becoming more and more supported by game developers.
Does anyone already run DCS on Linux? I know there is a thread somewhere from 2024 but I think that is outdated since there is no longer ST or MT versions.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Flavi | foreign life

[BitMaster]

Hey Flavi,

 

yes, I have a DCS install also on Mint Linux via Steam for a long time, just out of curiosity and because I like to tinker a lot.

The only drawback are peripherals beyond Hotas, like TiR and likely most VR solutions.

My TM gear and rudders work out of the box but TiR is a No-Go as far as I could research it on google so far.

You need to enable Proton in DCS/Steam btw.

There are other ways but Steam is pretty straightforward and has the highest rate of success, ymmv!

[Flummi]

Hello guys,

that topic is very hot for gaming DCS in Linux in general. Has anyone got managed DCS to work in Linux without Steam/Proton?If yes, please explain how you got it working.

Greetings,

Flummi

[BitMaster]

Afaik, there is no way you can get your Quest 3 to work in Linux. A quick cross reading in google/reddit only says "no, no way" etc..

 

[scommander2]

Hosting DCS server, perhaps?

[Hempstead]

2 hours ago, BitMaster said:

Afaik, there is no way you can get your Quest 3 to work in Linux. A quick cross reading in google/reddit only says "no, no way" etc..

 

Irony of irony. Quest 3 runs a version of Android OS.... i.e. a Linux.

[An Actual Dragon]

I know I'm late to the party, but...

DCS works well enough with a good bit of tinkering; be advised of Linux's 80-button input limit as per the kernel - I'm not sure if Lutris (the recommended method for installing) fixes that. Otherwise, suggest following guides like https://github.com/budderpard/DCS_Standalone_on_linux/blob/master/README.md

[scommander2]

I will say if it is possible to compile the source codes on Linux natively for the dedicate server and it will be wonderful  

For the client with GUI, ED may need more time to work on Vulkan for Linux directly.

Edited 3 hours ago by scommander2

[QuiGon]

I'm also looking into fully replacing Windows with Linux, but that's not an option as long as there is no TrackIR support for Linux.
Apparently they're looking into it though, so fingers crossed: https://forums.naturalpoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=91309#p91309 

Edited 2 hours ago by QuiGon

[MAXsenna]

I'm also looking into fully replacing Windows with Linux, but that's not an option as long as there is no TrackIR support for Linux.
Apparently they're looking into it though, so fingers crossed: https://forums.naturalpoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=91309#p91309 

Same, but it's the gadgets and peripherals that stops me.
Full server support for Linux would be cool though!

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