About & methodology
How Netraverse decides what moves to Linux
Netraverse is an independent, free resource that helps Windows 10 users answer one question before the October 2026 ESU deadline: can this PC move to Linux, what will break, and what to use instead. Here is exactly how the verdicts are built — and what they are not.
Where the data comes from
Every app and game verdict starts from public, verifiable compatibility data, refreshed on a weekly cycle rather than written once and left to rot:
- Flathub — whether a maintained native Linux build exists.
- ProtonDB — community-reported Proton tiers for games on Linux.
- GamingOnLinux anti-cheat tracker — which multiplayer titles enable (or block) anti-cheat on Linux.
- WineHQ AppDB — Wine compatibility ratings for Windows desktop apps.
The dataset currently covers 113 apps and 138 games, last reviewed June 19, 2026.
How a raw signal becomes a verdict
Raw scores are not a migration decision. A game can have a high Proton tier and still be unplayable because its publisher blocks anti-cheat on Linux — the canonical example is Apex Legends, which we mark as a Windows-retention title even though Proton itself runs it. So on top of the raw feeds we apply a hand-curated editorial overlay that corrects these cases, and every record carries a confidence signal and a last-checked date so you can weigh how settled a verdict is.
The readiness score in the checker is the average migration difficulty of the apps and games you enter, adjusted for how you use the PC. 80+ means a full switch is realistic; 55–79 means a partial switch with a fallback for one or two workflows; below 55 means keep Windows for now and remove blockers one at a time.
What this is — and isn't
It is
A planning tool. It tells you where the real blockers are so you can test the right things before you wipe Windows.
It isn't
A guarantee. Your exact hardware, files, accounts, and peripherals still need testing on your own machine.
It doesn't
Host software, license keys, or cracks, and it takes no payment to change a verdict. The data drives the answer.
Independence
Netraverse.com is an independent historical and educational resource. Not affiliated with NeTraverse Inc., Win4Lin Inc., Virtual Bridges, SCO, or Xinuos.
Found a verdict that looks wrong or out of date? Run the checker and use the “request” option, or open the app or game page to see the sources behind its rating.