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7 years later, Valve's Proton has been an incredible game-changer for Linux
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You're not allowed to use it after downloading it for free unless you use it on Apple hardware that it paid for. If you don't have Apple hardware you only have a file you're not allowed to use. Paying for Apple hardware pays for the license permitting you to use it.
That's like saying that using a fixed cost subscription service is free because you're not paying at the time that you access it.
"taking the train is free once you've paid for the ticket"
Just give up already