Kernel-Level Anti-Cheat
The cluster discusses the controversy over kernel-level anti-cheat software in online games, debating its invasiveness, necessity for cheating prevention, Linux compatibility issues, and privacy risks.
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I've got it, we need kernel-level anti-cheat...
Do you also support games using client-side anti-cheat in your OS kernel?
Umm, is there anti-cheat that doesnt need a locked down OS and hardware? Dont understand what you are cheering for.
Why would you willingly install games with invasive kernel anti-cheat? That's unacceptable both on Linux or Windows.
Are there alternatives for anti cheat that don't require as much access?
Several popular games use kernel level anticheat that can't be emulated
And Kernel level anti-cheat isn't stopping them.
anything with kernel level anti cheat is a non starter unfortunately...that being said games shouldn't be doing that anyway
It's a userspace anti cheat so it's not a problem.
Wait, people on linux subreddits support kernel-level anti-cheat?