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Valve dev says SteamOS isn't about killing Windows: 'If a user has a good experience on Windows, there's no problem' (www.pcgamer.com)
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[-] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago

Make the switch to Linux, by all means but I don't think you should use SteamOS as a desktop OS.

[-] CancerMancer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

Especially if SteamOS remains immutable when it lands, then I really won't be able to suggest it except for situations like "my kids have a habit of blowing up their computers" or something.

[-] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago

I actually like immutable OSes exactly because most people do have a habit of blowing up their computers.

[-] frayedpickles@lemmy.cafe 2 points 19 hours ago

But have you tried to use one as a daily? Concept is great, but I wanted to erase kinoite from the face of the planet about 4 hous in.

[-] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 1 points 16 hours ago

Other than SteamOS on my SteamDeck, no but I was considering making the switch to Kinoite.

[-] frayedpickles@lemmy.cafe 2 points 4 hours ago

Maybe try vm first, make sure you want it.

[-] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 hours ago

Probably a good idea but I hate switching distros and generally try to avoid it until I break the one I'm using and then I go all in. I have a bunch of backups so it should be fine.

[-] CancerMancer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

All I want is for people to make informed choices when picking an OS for a machine. An immutable OS has value in the right circumstances, but if you weren't expecting that it would definitely be frustrating.

My kids play on my Steam Deck so I know all too well how useful it can be lol. I've done many Windows reinstallations in my time.

[-] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Yet or ever

[-] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

Ever. It's not a desktop OS.

[-] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Darn, so you mean "We expect most SteamOS users to get SteamOS preinstalled on a Steam Machine" meaning handhelds?

Here I thought maybe they would go full fledged desktop OS ๐Ÿ˜ž

[-] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 20 hours ago

I don't think they mean necessarily handhelds but definitely console-like machines. Like the OG steam machines.

[-] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 2 points 19 hours ago

Thank you

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