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Thanks! I make sure to use the package manager, even, as of now, I'm not 100% what that means but I will find out
Just as a note, I believe you still need to tick the "Enable Steam Play for all titles" in Steam settings to allow it to be used with non-verified games.
Thanks!
There is a GUI, but I prefer the terminal:
"Update" fetches the latest package information, and "install steam" does exactly what you think it does :)
I will probably use your approach, because the windows like gui should only help me transition. Getting to know how to use the terminal is my next step. Thanks!
Careful here. Absolutely start learning bash, but one of the points of Mint is that everything a normal user needs to do can be done through a settings gui. Don’t feel bad for reaching for the gui if you need to get something done and don’t have time right then and there to learn. Have fun!
In the program menu ("Start" menu), search for Software Manager. It's basically an app store.
It's called Software Manager in Mint. It's in the start menu. It's basically like an app store, but without the surveillance and ads. Just type steam in the search field and click install. Really couldn't be easier.