Arch Linux and Valve Collaboration (lists.archlinux.org)

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[-] kitnaht@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago

It allows programmers to be paid to work full time instead of just for free in their spare time.

[-] hellofriend@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I probably could have phrased that better. Why are the projects that are being funded significant? Apologies.

[-] anzo@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

I believe they're providing cloud compute infrastructure to compile packages that they probably use in their steam decks... But that's half-guessing after having the same question popping up in my head..

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