What permissions does this require? A kernel module? Something that watches all processes all the time? Messes with input settings or breaks assistive devices? On windows, a lot of the actions that "anti-cheat" software takes is indistinguishable from a rootkit.
Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
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Re: Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
#32Earlier quoted context omitted.
Arguably necessary when cheats people install themselves are actual rootkits.
Not 'arguably necessary'. Cheats can just as easily be detected from the server side through statistical analysis.
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#33I could totally see Linux hitting 5+ percent market share for desktops on the next couple years
I doubt it. Desktop computers haven’t been relevant since 2008ish, and were struggling to maintain relevance after the 4th gen Intel GPU/Power-consumption changes. Headless servers and consumer electronics are, already, largely using Linux.
Re: Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
#34I could totally see Linux hitting 5+ percent market share for desktops on the next couple years
I doubt it. Desktop computers haven’t been relevant since 2008ish, and were struggling to maintain relevance after the 4th gen Intel GPU/Power-consumption changes. Headless servers and consumer electronics are, already, largely using Linux.
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#35I could totally see Linux hitting 5+ percent market share for desktops on the next couple years
I doubt it. Desktop computers haven’t been relevant since 2008ish, and were struggling to maintain relevance after the 4th gen Intel GPU/Power-consumption changes. Headless servers and consumer electronics are, already, largely using Linux.
Re: Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
#36I could totally see Linux hitting 5+ percent market share for desktops on the next couple years
I doubt it. Desktop computers haven’t been relevant since 2008ish, and were struggling to maintain relevance after the 4th gen Intel GPU/Power-consumption changes. Headless servers and consumer electronics are, already, largely using Linux.
Re: Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
#37I could totally see Linux hitting 5+ percent market share for desktops on the next couple years
I doubt it. Desktop computers haven’t been relevant since 2008ish, and were struggling to maintain relevance after the 4th gen Intel GPU/Power-consumption changes. Headless servers and consumer electronics are, already, largely using Linux.
Re: Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
#38What permissions does this require? A kernel module? Something that watches all processes all the time? Messes with input settings or breaks assistive devices? On windows, a lot of the actions that "anti-cheat" software takes is indistinguishable from a rootkit.
Re: Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
Arguably necessary when cheats people install themselves are actual rootkits.
Sure except EAC doesn't work, even on windows with the full kernel rootkit installed. Money back guarantee SaaS cheats are like $10/month that are undetected by EAC.
Re: Epic launches anti-cheat support for Linux, Mac, and Steam Deck
#40This is cool. Nothing ruins a game like someone cheating. What are the security implications of running an anti-cheat system on Linux? Do I need to give it root access?