Release for pc!!! I want to replace windooze with this
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Why wait for steam os? Bazzite and others already do everything steam os does and probably better and more.
So they (Valve) can count to 3 ‽
SteamOS
SteamOS 2
SteamOS 2: Episode One
SteamOS 2: Episode Two
SteamOS: Alyx
I have been following the updates in beta and preview, which have been every few days.
For those with an AMD handheld waiting for a stable release, this is it. RIP windows
Oh, and I use it is desktop mode half the time, works good for me.
Most users aren't going to install a new OS, especially on a handheld.
The third party devices coming out with SteamOS already installed are significantly more interesting than this .iso.
Most users aren’t going to install a new OS, especially on a handheld
This makes it easier for third-party devices to come with it stock installed or for people like you and me to set it up for friends. The kind of people who want handheld PCs are already going to skew more tech savvy, so I would not downplay how significant this release is.
Clearly it was worth valve’s time and attention, so my guess is they know something you don’t lol
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For the ROG Ally, How about for the back buttons and the "armory crate" buttons? Does this finally have the functionality?
It says only Lenovo Legion Go huh? Guess not yet....
EDiT: I got fucking downvoted for an on topic discussion about a literal AMD handheld. What the fuck is wrong with your people
From my experience, the back buttons on my device didn't appear to work until a recent update, I expect device support to continue as future updates continue.
I expect much more success from steamOS in the future compared to Windows.
Do you have an ROG ally now? If so, do all buttons work?
I have a legion go
Oh okay. I'll have to see if others with an Ally try it
So if I replace windows with this does that mean I can say 'I use arch btw'?
Yes, welcome
It's not intended for desktop use.
And here i am using steamos for work 😂
Users should not consider SteamOS as a replacement for their desktop operating system
ah crap, I missed that line entirely.
The side effect of SteamOS is that Arch Linux totally rocks for gaming.
Is it? Or did they choose Arch because of the ease of setting it up with all the latest software the community was already packaging?
Is it? Or did they choose Arch because of the ease of setting it up with all the latest software the community was already packaging?
That's an illogical either or question because it's both. Valve moved from Debian to Arch because of its more recent upstream packages, yes, but Valve's upstream contributions in turn made Arch (and the other distributions) better for gaming.
Good point!
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It's very funny to see so many people waiting for a desktop version to switch to Linux on their computer when it wasn't developed to be a desktop OS in the first place and there's similar OS actually meant to be used on desktop PCs that exist...
Yes, like any Linux running KDE. With Steam installed.
This is the worst part of linux. I want to make the switch but the number of distros is overwhelming. Steam OS is appealing because honestly I just want the most tuned for gaming hands off version I can find.
If it exists just send me the link to the iso lmao.
If you’re looking for a desktop version of SteamOS and are used to using Windows, your best bet is likely Bazzite with the KDE desktop environment. There are mixed feelings among Linux users about immutable distros, (many of the more advanced users feel it is too limiting), but there’s no denying the Bazzite is the most straightforward way to get things like Nvidia drivers and HDR.
Isn't steam os immutable anyways? They wouldn't be waiting for much
I love bazzite on my gaming rig, does what it says on the box, and for the gaming rig I just want a turn key, no faffing, coz it's game time, not work time, and this is what bazzite delivers.
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if this is what it takes for people to start taking their first look at using linux, then i'm 100% here for it. it isn't a desktop OS yet, but it's definitely got eyes on the penguin now.
it cannot be understated just how much work valve has put into making linux gaming viable. and it's going to matter a lot more than some might think
It wasn't what introduced me to linux entirely, but it is absolutely what made me realize that Linux COULD be user friendly, so I definitely give credit to Valve for that. I am now gearing up to make the switch in the near future on my desktop.
Given the rapid deterioration of Windows/Microsoft, I 100% agree. I'll be trying to install on my Ally this weekend.
Would anyone who’s tested this say if it’s worth replacing Bazzite with?
On a handheld? Probably depends how much you use it outside game mode and what you do with it.
On a desktop? No. It's not intended to be a fully functional desktop OS.
Ah. I'm using a Desktop so i'll probably be sticking with Bazzite then
No it's not
Does this mean I can install SteamOS on any device? We expect most SteamOS users to get SteamOS preinstalled on a Steam Deck or device that incorporates SteamOS. The only devices officially supported on SteamOS right now are Steam Deck and Legion Go S.
Lack of official support for a lot of devices does not make it "not released".
I can get it right now and install it on an AMD 'puter. I expect to manually install some drivers at least to get it fully working, but since the base OS is Arch, that's pretty explored territory.
Just because it's not officially supported does not mean it's released.
And it was released in 2013. This post title doesn't make much sense.
Steam OS 3 has basically no ties its processors which makes this release meaningful
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According to redditors bazzite is still the better solution for the ROG Ally.
I was interested in installing it on mine but honestly I mostly play Gamepass games so it doesn’t make much sense for me
Can't speak for handhelds, but I've been running Bazzite on my desktop for a year now and I love it. There are probably use cases for which an immutable distro can be limiting, but for my purposes it hasn't been an issue at all.
I just switched my laptop and desktop to Bazzite and it's quite cool, if I were installing a custom OS on a device I'd rather install that than SteamOS
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