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SteamOS (updated page) (store.steampowered.com)
submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

SteamOS is Valve’s Linux-based operating system. It features a seamless user experience that's optimized for gaming, while retaining access to the power and flexibility of a PC. SteamOS plays tens of thousands of games on Steam, and we are constantly testing the Steam catalog for SteamOS compatibility. It's an open Linux platform that leaves you in full control, and you can install new software or content as you wish. By default, the Steam Client serves as a user interface and provides connectivity to our Steam online services, but you can still access the standard Linux desktop. Users should not consider SteamOS as a replacement for their desktop operating system.

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[-] [email protected] -5 points 6 days ago

Users should not consider SteamOS as a replacement for their desktop operating system.

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[-] [email protected] 13 points 6 days ago

This is mostly so they can auto close support threads from "can't get Autocad to run on it" to "system rebooted in the middle of a work presentation and I got fired, I demand compensation"

[-] [email protected] 8 points 6 days ago

You mean an L-take? I'm not sure why. SteamOS is a gaming oriented os, with specific user interface and update cycles and features towards that. I think its the right call by Valve to put this note that this is not a general purpose desktop os meant to replace it. I know about the desktop mode (have Steam Deck myself).

The point is, the goal and usage is not meant and to be considered a full replacement for a desktop. People can decide themselves to do it anyway, its just not the goal. So totally not an L take here. Unless I misunderstood your point.

[-] [email protected] -4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

...so? This has been available on Steam Deck for years. What's the update?

[-] [email protected] 12 points 6 days ago

The update is that you can officially download and install SteamOS on other devices.

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.

We are working on broadening support, and with the recent updates to Steam and SteamOS, compatibility with other AMD powered PC handhelds has been improved. If you are interested in trying out SteamOS on your device and providing feedback, you can use the SteamOS Recovery Image and follow the instructions here.

[-] [email protected] -4 points 6 days ago

Except no? The text you quoted literally says "the only devices supported [...] are Steam Deck and Legion Go S".

[-] [email protected] 7 points 6 days ago

It just says only Steam Deck and Legion Go S are officially supported. But you can install it on other devices too (people did already).

If you are interested in trying out SteamOS on your device and providing feedback, you can use the SteamOS Recovery Image and follow the instructions here.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

Um... It's the article posted.

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