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Looks like Valve is preparing to release SteamOS to the public (or at least to third-party hardware manufacturers) (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 weeks ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://sopuli.xyz/post/19832693

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[-] commander@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

That'll be nice. A lot of branding options there. Powered by SteamOS, that'll be nice for knowing that all the devices drivers have Linux support

Steam Included, easiest win for manufacturers. Steam Deck is pretty much an older generation AMD laptop. Slapping Steam Included should be viable for most new laptops these days

Steam Compatible, hardware shipped with approved controller inputs. I guess Android TV boxes shipped with a gamepad for Steam Link or GeForce Now

Steam Link Compatible, that's practically any computing device with a WiFi card or Ethernet these days. I guess anything that doesn't have a gamepad included

[-] 21Cabbage@lemmynsfw.com 5 points 2 weeks ago

Is this a Mandela effect thing or do I remember steamOS starting as a public distro?

[-] winety@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 weeks ago

The old SteamOS from 2015 was indeed publicly available. It was to be used on the so-called »Steam Machines« and it was based on Debian.

The new SteamOS from 2022 is based on Arch, is made specifically for the Steam Deck and is not available publicly. Some similar distros exist.

[-] Sabata11792@ani.social 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It existed for a while but was kinda pointless until games were able to run reliably enough on Linux.

[-] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

There was already a linux based steamOS, even Alienware had some pre fabric pcs with SteamOS, but it didn't went far. Not sure if that steamOS and this one are the same

[-] refurbishedrefurbisher@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yes, but SteamOS 3.0 rebased from Debian to Arch Linux and made it specifically for Steam Deck hardware.

[-] narc0tic_bird@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago

With recent SteamOS release notes mentioning the ASUS ROG Ally, I think the writing's on the wall that we'll see a version of the Ally with SteamOS preinstalled soon.

[-] just_another_person@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Didn't they already announce this quite awhile ago? I know they said the ROG and LegionGo were getting it. I think some other smaller brand released one already as well. I'll have to find it.

This one: https://www.dexerto.com/tech/ayaneo-next-lite-revealed-it-uses-one-of-the-steam-decks-best-features-2468869/

[-] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'm excited for this because I want a pocket sized device that runs just the lightweight fraction of my Steam Library.

Or literally just Rogue Legacy 2 and Monster Train would be fine, actually.

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