Wine-Builds

Pros of wine-ge-custom

• More frequent updates and active development
• Includes gaming-specific patches and optimizations
• Better integration with Steam and Proton

Cons of wine-ge-custom

• Potentially less stable due to frequent changes
• May have compatibility issues with some applications
• Larger download size due to additional features

Code Comparison

wine-ge-custom:

#!/bin/bash
set -e
./configure --enable-win64 --with-x --with-vulkan
make -j$(nproc)
make install DESTDIR="$PWD/wine-install"

Wine-Builds:

#!/bin/bash
set -e
./configure --enable-win64
make -j$(nproc)
make install DESTDIR="$PWD/wine-install"

The main difference in the build scripts is that wine-ge-custom includes additional configuration options for X11 and Vulkan support, which are beneficial for gaming performance.

wine-ge-custom is tailored for gaming, with frequent updates and optimizations specifically for running games through Steam and Proton. It includes patches that may improve performance and compatibility for certain games.

Wine-Builds, on the other hand, provides more standard Wine builds without gaming-specific optimizations. It may offer better stability for general-purpose Windows application compatibility but might lack some of the gaming-focused improvements found in wine-ge-custom.

Pros of Proton

• Specifically optimized for gaming, with a focus on Steam games
• Includes additional components like DXVK and FAudio for improved compatibility
• Regularly updated and maintained by Valve, ensuring compatibility with latest games

Cons of Proton

• Primarily designed for use with Steam, may require additional setup for non-Steam games
• Can be more resource-intensive due to additional components
• May not be as lightweight or versatile for general-purpose Windows application use

Code Comparison

While both projects are based on Wine, their implementation and usage differ. Here's a simplified example of how you might use each:

Proton:

STEAM_COMPAT_DATA_PATH="$HOME/proton" \
SteamAppId=546560 \
/path/to/proton run game.exe

Wine-Builds:

WINEPREFIX="$HOME/wine-prefix" \
/path/to/wine game.exe

Proton includes additional environment variables and is typically used through Steam, while Wine-Builds provides a more traditional Wine experience for running Windows applications on Linux.

Pros of wine-tkg-git

• Highly customizable build options for tailoring Wine to specific needs
• Includes various patches and improvements not found in standard Wine
• Supports building newer Wine versions with bleeding-edge features

Cons of wine-tkg-git

• Requires more technical knowledge to set up and configure
• Build process can be time-consuming and resource-intensive
• May have stability issues due to experimental patches and features

Code Comparison

wine-tkg-git configuration example:

_EXTERNAL_INSTALL="false"
_NUKR="false"
_NOINITIALPROMPT="true"
_SKIPBUILDING="false"
_NOLOAD="false"

Wine-Builds usage example:

wget https://github.com/Kron4ek/Wine-Builds/releases/download/7.0/wine-7.0-amd64.tar.xz
tar -xvf wine-7.0-amd64.tar.xz
./wine-7.0-amd64/bin/wine winecfg

wine-tkg-git offers more flexibility and customization options, allowing users to fine-tune their Wine builds. However, it requires more effort and technical expertise to set up and use effectively. Wine-Builds provides pre-compiled binaries that are easier to use out of the box but offer less customization. The choice between the two depends on the user's needs, technical skills, and desired level of control over the Wine environment.

Pros of protontricks

• Specifically designed for managing Proton prefixes and Steam games
• Integrates with Steam and Proton, providing a seamless experience for Linux gamers
• Offers a user-friendly interface for applying Winetricks verbs to Proton prefixes

Cons of protontricks

• Limited to Proton and Steam games, not as versatile for general Wine usage
• Requires Steam and Proton to be installed, which may not be suitable for all users
• May have a steeper learning curve for users unfamiliar with Proton and Steam

Code Comparison

protontricks:

def run_command(command, env=None, cwd=None):
    process = subprocess.Popen(
        command, env=env, cwd=cwd,
        stdout=subprocess.PIPE, stderr=subprocess.PIPE)
    stdout, stderr = process.communicate()
    return process.returncode, stdout, stderr

Wine-Builds:

#!/bin/bash
set -e
export WINEDEBUG=-all
export WINEARCH=win64
export WINEPREFIX="$HOME/.wine64"
wine "$@"

Note: The code snippets are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. protontricks focuses on running commands with specific environments, while Wine-Builds provides a simple script to run Wine with predefined settings.