From d91beb583264ef4f5a74b1a14c1afc6212ffdd6c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Leon Styhre Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:18:03 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Documentation update. --- USERGUIDE-DEV.md | 6 +++--- USERGUIDE.md | 6 +++--- 2 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/USERGUIDE-DEV.md b/USERGUIDE-DEV.md index f42613eda..4f2b41b2d 100644 --- a/USERGUIDE-DEV.md +++ b/USERGUIDE-DEV.md @@ -313,11 +313,11 @@ Another problem on macOS 11 Big Sur (and possibly older OS versions) is that whe As the Steam Deck is essentially a Linux desktop computer with a custom user interface, there is really not much to consider when running ES-DE on this device, except that SteamOS uses an immutable filesystem which adds some restrictions not present in most other Linux distributions. There is a specific AppImage available for the Steam Deck though that is recommended to use, as some settings have been tuned for the best possible experience on this device. -It's also possible to install ES-DE using [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com) which will automatically download the latest Steam Deck-specific release. Just be aware that if using EmuDeck you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation as their installer makes some customizations to paths and other settings. This guide only covers default installations so in case you see something mentioned that doesn't match your setup, make sure to contact the EmuDeck support. +Another way to install ES-DE is via [RetroDECK](http://retrodeck.net) which is shipped as a Flatpak and can be easily installed via Discover. As RetroDECK bundles both ES-DE and all its emulators inside the Flatpak you don't need to update any emulators separately or set Flatpak permissions manually. The drawback compared to running ES-DE standalone is that less systems and emulators are supported. Most popular systems should work fine though and more emulators are getting added continuously so the situation will improve over time. Also note that if going for RetroDECK you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation so some parts of this user guide will no longer apply. -For Flatpak releases of some emulators you may need to give extra permissions to be able to launch games placed on external devices such as a memory card. This is the case for instance for melonDS and RPCS3. The easiest way to do this is by using [Flatseal](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.tchx84.Flatseal). The option you need to enable is generally _All system files_ in the _Filesystem_ section. If using EmuDeck some of these settings will be applied automatically via their installer. +It's also possible to install ES-DE using [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com) which will automatically download the latest Steam Deck-specific AppImage. Just be aware that if using EmuDeck you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation as their installer makes some customizations to paths and other settings. This guide only covers default installations so in case you see something mentioned that doesn't match your setup, make sure to contact the EmuDeck support. -As an alternative to EmuDeck you could use [RetroDECK](http://retrodeck.net) which is shipped as a Flatpak and can be easily installed via Discover. As RetroDECK bundles all its emulators inside the Flatpak you don't need to update any emulators separately or set Flatpak permissions manually. The drawback compared to using EmuDeck or running ES-DE standalone is that less systems and emulators are supported. Most popular systems should work fine though and more emulators are getting added continuously so the situation will improve over time. Also note that if going for this approach you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation and some parts of this user guide will not apply. +Unless RetroDECK is used, Flatpak releases of some emulators may need some extra permissions to be able to launch games placed on external devices such as a memory card. This is the case for instance for melonDS and RPCS3. The easiest way to do this is by using [Flatseal](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.tchx84.Flatseal). The option you need to enable is generally _All system files_ in the _Filesystem_ section. If using EmuDeck some of these settings will be applied automatically via their installer. If you are unfamiliar with Unix operating systems, make sure to at least read up on the concepts of _dotfiles_ (hidden files and directories), _home directories_ (including use of the tilde ~ character) and _symbolic links_ (symlinks): diff --git a/USERGUIDE.md b/USERGUIDE.md index ffa28f7d1..b49c1eaec 100644 --- a/USERGUIDE.md +++ b/USERGUIDE.md @@ -311,11 +311,11 @@ Another problem on macOS 11 Big Sur (and possibly older OS versions) is that whe As the Steam Deck is essentially a Linux desktop computer with a custom user interface, there is really not much to consider when running ES-DE on this device, except that SteamOS uses an immutable filesystem which adds some restrictions not present in most other Linux distributions. There is a specific AppImage available for the Steam Deck though that is recommended to use, as some settings have been tuned for the best possible experience on this device. -It's also possible to install ES-DE using [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com) which will automatically download the latest Steam Deck-specific release. Just be aware that if using EmuDeck you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation as their installer makes some customizations to paths and other settings. This guide only covers default installations so in case you see something mentioned that doesn't match your setup, make sure to contact the EmuDeck support. +Another way to install ES-DE is via [RetroDECK](http://retrodeck.net) which is shipped as a Flatpak and can be easily installed via Discover. As RetroDECK bundles both ES-DE and all its emulators inside the Flatpak you don't need to update any emulators separately or set Flatpak permissions manually. The drawback compared to running ES-DE standalone is that less systems and emulators are supported. Most popular systems should work fine though and more emulators are getting added continuously so the situation will improve over time. Also note that if going for RetroDECK you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation so some parts of this user guide will no longer apply. -For Flatpak releases of some emulators you may need to give extra permissions to be able to launch games placed on external devices such as a memory card. This is the case for instance for melonDS and RPCS3. The easiest way to do this is by using [Flatseal](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.tchx84.Flatseal). The option you need to enable is generally _All system files_ in the _Filesystem_ section. If using EmuDeck some of these settings will be applied automatically via their installer. +It's also possible to install ES-DE using [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com) which will automatically download the latest Steam Deck-specific AppImage. Just be aware that if using EmuDeck you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation as their installer makes some customizations to paths and other settings. This guide only covers default installations so in case you see something mentioned that doesn't match your setup, make sure to contact the EmuDeck support. -As an alternative to EmuDeck you could use [RetroDECK](http://retrodeck.net) which is shipped as a Flatpak and can be easily installed via Discover. As RetroDECK bundles all its emulators inside the Flatpak you don't need to update any emulators separately or set Flatpak permissions manually. The drawback compared to using EmuDeck or running ES-DE standalone is that less systems and emulators are supported. Most popular systems should work fine though and more emulators are getting added continuously so the situation will improve over time. Also note that if going for this approach you will have a non-standard ES-DE installation and some parts of this user guide will not apply. +Unless RetroDECK is used, Flatpak releases of some emulators may need some extra permissions to be able to launch games placed on external devices such as a memory card. This is the case for instance for melonDS and RPCS3. The easiest way to do this is by using [Flatseal](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.tchx84.Flatseal). The option you need to enable is generally _All system files_ in the _Filesystem_ section. If using EmuDeck some of these settings will be applied automatically via their installer. If you are unfamiliar with Unix operating systems, make sure to at least read up on the concepts of _dotfiles_ (hidden files and directories), _home directories_ (including use of the tilde ~ character) and _symbolic links_ (symlinks):