Submitted 3 weeks ago by MazonnaCara89@lemmy.ml to games@lemmy.world
https://store.steampowered.com/steamos
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
Given the rapid deterioration of Windows/Microsoft, I 100% agree. I’ll be trying to install on my Ally this weekend.
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.
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
They say thatvany AMD powered handheld should work. This is not a contradiction to your post:
Currently, expanded support includes devices with AMD hardware and an NVME drive, targeted toward handheld devices. Please note, support for all devices that is not officially ‘Powered by SteamOS’ is not final (currently anything that is not a Steam Deck or Legion Go S)
It’s released in the sense that they have a recovery image to reinstall it on officially supported devices, it isn’t the desktop SteamOS release people are saying it is. You still shouldn’t use it as a normal distro
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.
Do true. I use PC game pass. There is no Linux support
How about for the back buttons and the “armory crate” buttons? Does this finally have the functionality?
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.
So they (Valve) can count to 3 ‽
SteamOS SteamOS 2 SteamOS 2: Episode One SteamOS 2: Episode Two SteamOS: Alyx
You forgot SteamOS: Blue Shift and SteamOS: Opposing Force. (The latter of which has a Windows theme)
Release for pc!!! I want to replace windooze with this
Unless you specifically want Steam OS’s gaming mode, any Linux distro (Arch definitely) with KDE Plasma 6 will give you more or less the same experience. Not that I don’t think Valve should do so.
With the same game comparability as steamos? Idk much about this stuff…
Bazzite, Kubuntu, or Fedora are all great options for you. Bazzite can boot into a SteamOS-like dedicated gaming mode. If you want more flexibility over your system, Kubuntu or Fedora are both great choices.
Tbh I don’t agree at all that kubuntu is easier for beginners, that may have been the case 5 or so years ago, but bazzite and aurora are the best now, also there’s literally no reason to use fedora over bazzite or aurora since they’re literally the same thing except with some added packages and important fixes (especially the ffmpeg fix that makes twitch work)
How is HDR support? One of the only reasons I updated to Win 11 was Auto HDR features.
Why wait for steam os? Bazzite and others already do everything steam os does and probably better and more.
I agree but steam OS is going to be a hell of a lot more popular and have more support as a result.
Other Linux distro can’t compete with valve. Valve constantly updates their OS and drivers. There is no way other distro can compete.
I have a steam deck. Valve releases updates almost once a month.
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
SteamOS was originally released in 2013 - I’m not sure why this post says it’s finally ‘released’ now.
I think you know.
Its talking about the newer SteamOS 3.0
No the guys is right at first the title did only mention SteamOS that’s why
Its talking about the newer SteamOS 3.0
SteamOS 3.0 was released March 2022, so more than 3 years ago.
How do we install all the bloatware, advertising, and data mining that is included in Windows. After using it for decades I have certain expectations of my operating system.
It was released 12 years ago.
Imagine, if steam was owned by Nintendo 😂😂😂
You are getting a Lawsuit, you are getting a Lawsuit, the whole world is getting a Lawsuit.
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
Lol “finally”.
slazer2au@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
So if I replace windows with this does that mean I can say ‘I use arch btw’?
lung@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Yes, welcome
ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
It’s not intended for desktop use.
slazer2au@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
ah crap, I missed that line entirely.
Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
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…
crowbar@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
And here i am using steamos for work 😂
Cethin@lemmy.zip 2 weeks ago
You can without using it if you really want to. I probably wouldn’t though. I use Garuda, which is Arch based, but I don’t say I use Arch ever. However, basically everything on the Arch wiki will apply (which is probably the greatest resource for Linux even if not on Arch), and also the AUR will work.
Just so you’re aware though like others have said, this should probably not replace Windows for your desktop. It’s designed for a handheld, not a desktop. Use a distro designed for desktop if you want to. Garuda has a great version for gaming that gets you up and running in minutes. There are a lot of other great choices too.