Linux and Windows 95 running side by side? This dev made it happen.

A new project called WSL9X brings Linux support to Windows 95 by running a current kernel without virtualization.
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You can now run modern Linux kernels inside Windows 95 with this fan-made project

Why? Well, why not?

You can now run WSL on Windows 95, in case you're crazy, too

The Windows Subsystem for Linux is an invaluable tool, but anyone wanting to run it on a Windows 9x system would find themselves out of luck until now. A self-described computer tinkerer and hacker ...
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90% of Windows games now run on Linux, just in time for SteamOS to go mainstream

TL;DR: Linux gaming has advanced significantly due to Valve's SteamOS and Proton compatibility, enabling nearly 90% of Windows games to run on Linux. The Steam Deck has driven this growth, with ...

Valve's Proton 11 beta boosts Linux gaming with better performance and classic game support

Valve has released a new beta version of Proton, the company's official compatibility layer for improving Linux gaming.