Valve is making its SteamOS Linux distribution compatible with more desktop hardware, including Nvidia graphics, so you can build your own Steam Machine.

  • DupaCycki@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    From my perspective, SteamOS is more marketing than anything else. There are several very good distros for gaming, that aren’t bundled with Steam. What does anyone need SteamIS for? Am I wrong to think it’s just for Windows users who think it’s the only usable Linux distro?

    • samus12345@sh.itjust.works
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      6 hours ago

      I’m only familiar with gaming on Linux through the Steam Deck. Do these other distros include the same Proton as SteamOS? Because that’s been a boon to getting my Windows games running on it.

    • RamenJunkie@midwest.social
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      6 hours ago

      Yeah. It feels like Sony advertising Playstation OS for PC hardware.

      Like what is the actualndifference between Steam OS.and Big Picture Mode, really.

    • SpikesOtherDog@ani.social
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      7 hours ago

      It’s absolutely marketed as a safe Linux alternative to SteamOS. Let them at it. Accessibility and ease of use are long-held concerns for Windows users migrating to Linux.