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Steam Machine
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#702Why does Steam/Valve care so much about Linux? I know as devs we all would prefer to use Linux/Unix. But developer experience isn’t a good business justification.
>I know as devs we all would prefer to use Linux/Unix. That's not true. In the 2025 SO survey, both Windows is the most used OS for developers, for both professional and for personal use. https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2024/technology#1-operating-...
Used != Prefer
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#703In this big hardware refresh, honestly most excited about finally getting a new steam controller [1], which feels like it might finally give us a better, more extensible standard than the extremely outdated XInput protocol (which still doesn't even support motion controls) [1] https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller
I'm really disappointed that the new controller takes AA batteries though.
Maybe more electronics should do this to avoid so much electronic waste as when the built in battery dies, it becomes junk.
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#704> Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer? I'm so happy to read this
Was going to post, exactly, this statement but found it is already spotted!
I just hope Google & Apple read, understand and follow this.
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#705valve shouldering entire linux desktop growth for 10+ years
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#706Very interesting! The one killer issue that jumps to mind is anti-cheat. I switched away from gaming on Linux via Proton to gaming on Windows because Battlefield 6's anti-cheat won't work under Proton. Many games are like this, particularly some of the most popular (Rainbow 6 Siege for instance). And BF6 made this decision only recently despite the growing number of Steam Deck players (and other players on linux - in…
This is a issue of critical mass. With the continued growth of steamos, steamdeck, and linux as a game platform, eventually it will pull over support.
I sincerely hope it doesn't happen then. I'd rather have game developers come up with a different solution that is not a rootkit
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#707Damn. Windows might lose!
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#708Earlier quoted context omitted.
Yup. Sounds like its just a PC and not a locked down platform. Its easy for them and convenient for everyone.
Except that (I believe) "just a PC" was a bit offputting for a lot of people - when you buy a PC you can't just turn it on and play video games, especially not after Microsoft's shenanigans. I'm honestly surprised nobody else tried a "boot to game library" PC, but then, you also need the name and reputation for it. Microsoft could've done it, but they chose to make a console. Which is mostly a PC, but you need xbox g…
>> when you buy a PC you can't just turn it on and play video games, especially not after Microsoft's shenanigans.
In like, what way? You can "just" boot up a new Windows PC, install some games and play them straight away. Do you mean the fact that you now have to log into a Microsoft account first? Because if yes - SteamOS also requires you to log in before you can use it.
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#709> Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer? I'm so happy to read this
That stood out to me too but my reaction was “whatever, just another promise that won’t age well”.
I mean I'm sure it will be true for as long as Gabe is in charge, the moment he steps away I think all bets are off, depending on who takes over after him.
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#710I really hope for Steam that the timing is right. Given the rising GPU, RAM and now storage prices, I hope they secured their supply chain with a fixed price for components, and at least first batches are going to be affordable enough for the public.