Proton is a tool for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on
Linux kernel operating system. It uses
Wine to facilitate this.


Greetings. Welcome. Let us Begin.
This is list is brought to you by Nemesis. And this music is brought to you by WinkiesPlace.
"WinkiesPlays," ... cut to old style radio commercial in the middle of a baseball game for WinkiesPays - 'the fun and friendly socialiste party all your friends are joining. What are you waiting for? Join the party!!!' ;) {Sam Roberts plays the coke stage at the Calgary Stampede - the crowd sings along "S-O-C-I-A-L-I-S-M it's the only way!" - 'Do they even know what they are saying?' someone wonders with an incredibly direct and intense query straight into my face. I'm not sure what they want but it seems my very barest and darkest soul is on the line as their eyes bore into me from 600 feet overhead. Sam Roberts wants something from us this evening, and it's supposed to be obvious, simple, effortless, easy as singing along to a catchy little song, it's a solid point, I know that for sure, what it is... i haven't the foggiest.}
On we go...
A few reasons this list exists:
Primarily - I am trying to prepare, publish, market, etc. a musical project I've been working on for the last little while. To get a T-shirt design up along with a sensible artist bio and some quality 'finished' music is the goal so that the project can be advertised and funded and then finished and released for you, the glorious interested public, to sink ur dirty little bloodsucking teeth into ;) but i have autism and add and a bunch of other seriously cute disabilities that have been... anyway, stuff gets tough sum times, even with all the privileges of my particular identifiers, whatever, point is I'm just trying to get shit done as best and fast and effectively as I can lol.
Secondly,
I'm trying to migrate to a Linux desktop as my main rig ASAP from Mac and using this list as a way of making it as seamless as possible. I just want to run Windows and Mac VMs inside the Linux setup - just to have them available - rolling of the eyes - ...this migration has been started and stopped and left some version of my productive, creative self in some kind of hellscape limbo, feels to my nervous system a bit like what I imagine the Shrike's Tree of ??? (look up) to imbue upon it's Users.
Criterion: (very rough, but also extremely specific lol) ... A Multi Platform/Open Source/Privacy Focused as Possible Tool Kit
Follow along as the story jumps from here to there, platform to platform, like Mario and Luigi chasing that ever receding Peach.
... a list in progress. (aka check back ... you never know where or when the story is going to update itself ;) best thing to do is... whatever u want lol
Proton is a tool for use with the Steam client which allows games which are exclusive to Windows to run on
Linux kernel operating system. It uses
Wine to facilitate this.


WineBottler is an App to manage and wrap your Windows apps into convenient OS X apps. WineBottler helps you with running Windows programs on OS X.




A free, open-source compatibility layer allowing Windows applications to run on Linux and other systems, offering configuration and community support.




Open source virtualization tool supporting x86/AMD64, runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, Solaris. Offers portable, lightweight, ad-free use.




Unlimited access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and documents with offline use, community reviews, multiple languages, and unique uploading options.




Obsidian is a note-taking app that lets you create a personal knowledge graph with ease. It is designed for non-linear thinking and allows you to easily link your notes together wiki-style.




Sophisticated text editor for code with sleek interface, multi-select tabs, side-by-side definitions, and swift variable renaming using multiple selections.








Free, extensible code editor with Git integration, AI-driven IntelliCode, and 30,000+ extensions, supporting various languages like Python, Java.




Secure Swiss-based email with end-to-end encryption and zero third-party access. Available across devices, offering a free version to promote privacy.




Fast, secure browser with built-in ad block, privacy controls, and global tracking protections. Optimizes data, speed, and battery life.




Open-source browser with Gecko engine, supporting HTML add-ons and providing privacy features like Enhanced Tracking Protection and third-party cookie blocking.




Bandzoogle makes it easy to create a beautiful, mobile-friendly band website. Sell music. Create a blog. Add a press kit, gig calendar, photo gallery and a lot more. Everything you need for a great band website is built-in.

CD Baby, Inc. is an online music store specializing in the sale of CDs, vinyl records, and music downloads from independent musicians to consumers. The company is also a digital aggregator of independent music recordings, distributing content to several online music retailers.
Platform for exploring a vast global music catalog, with direct artist support, instant streaming and download of DRM-free purchases, and physical merchandise.




Web-based Git hosting service facilitating collaboration, with features like issue tracking, social networking, and wikis for project management.




An online suite offering ad-free, privacy-focused productivity tools like word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, email, and CRM for real-time collaboration.



Domain registrar and hosting service with 99.95% uptime, 24/7 support, hosting over 82 million domains. Offers SSL, email, backups, and user-friendly plans.


Leading web host offering shared, cloud, and VPS services with LiteSpeed servers, a customizable hPanel, and global data centers for reliable performance.




DeviantArt was created to entertain, inspire, and empower the artist in all of us. Founded in August 2000, deviantART is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts with over 13 million registered members, attracting 35 million unique visitors per month.




500px lets you create stunning professional photo portfolios, find friends, express yourself and connect with likeminded people.




A quick and easy to use drag and drop retro game creator for your favourite handheld video game system.




Roon identifies your music files and streams, and then overlays a ton of rich metadata to add context to what you're listening to. That information drives Roon's unique experience of browsing, discovering, and organizing music.



Tidal is the world’s first music service with High Fidelity sound quality, High Definition music videos and Curated Editorial by music journalists, artists and experts, making for a simply superior experience.

Indie-focused digital marketplace and community platform offering customizable pricing, game hosting, stats tracking, asset sales, and manageable app downloads.


Lutris is an open source gaming platform for GNU/Linux. It allows you to gather and manage (install, configure and launch) all your games acquired from any source, in a single interface.


Ludo is an Emulator Frontend able to run retro video games. Ludo does not emulate the consoles itself, but does it through emulator plugins called libretro cores. Libretro cores are well known emulators (like Snes9x or Genesis Plus GX or PCSX) stripped from their user interface.




Open-source password manager with AES-256 encryption and device sync. Store and access encrypted logins across platforms like iOS and Android.




Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.




Renoise is a contemporary digital audio workstation (DAW) based upon the heritage and development of tracker software. Its primary use is the composition of music using sound samples, soft synths, and effects plug-ins. It is also able to interface with MIDI equipment.



Advanced image manipulation tool offering comprehensive tools for photo retouching, composition, and batch processing in a free package.




Comments
You're obviously such a creative and interesting person...please, please, please get GoDaddy out of this list so I can like it! If it's domain registration you need, the answer is Porkbun. DNS services? Cloudflare. Colocated HTTP server? Ugh, truly the cesspool of IaaS, but I have the least bad things to say about DailyRazor, I suppose.
I'll be keeping an eye on you; you've piqued my curiosity.