Steam OS?

[PlanktonHatesTheWorld]

Can someone explain if this is something we'll have to buy from Steam or is it just a Linux OS you can use if you want (like other Linux stuff).

I want to get off Windows 10 when Steam won't allow Windows 10 anymore since I don't like Microsoft because they're awful (morally and commercially).

Unfortunately, Steam has also been doing a bunch of morally condemnable things (allegedly profiting from under age gambling, doing nothing against extremism on their platform), so I don't know if I want to give Steam money anymore either.

My entire game library (300+ games) is on Steam though, because I bought all of them before I learned about the horrible things Steam is doing. I'm slowly rebuilding my library on GoG (hopefully they're not evil too).

Like, will Steam be making money off Steam OS or will it just be a Linux OS, like other Linux OS' and be free or not make the creators money.

Linux is attractive because it's open sourced and no one owns it. Plus no bloat.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Thermal Lance:

Waiting for SteamOS is pointless. I highly doubt it's going to do anything different than the already available distros.

That depend on the user, this is what I think will happen the very first day SteamOS3 is released to the public.

all those that tinker and have tested other OS because they enjoy learning new things will know about SteamOS3 because they are tinkers they love it and most likely spend most their time tinkering and researching up and coming tech or new software these will be among the very first people that install and test the OS.

Will these users stick with SteamOS3 ?

I guess if they have a spare PC's there is a good chance they will keep it installed on a system,

The ones that tinker that only have one PC most likely won't for too long because they will need to chase the next thing to tinker with ( the category a few years back I used to fall in)

Then you have the group of users who moan about how crap windows 11 is.

This group most likely will do nothing other than carry on moaning about how crap windows 11 is.

Then you have the users who use Linux and have done for years.

This group most likely won't bother they already use Linux and have done for years some of them may test it out to have a look.

Then you have the group who are waiting for steamOS3 to be released

This group is most likely the same group that moans how crap windows 11 is.

So I don't think MicroGrip windows 11 has any worry concerning the release of steamOS3

Because most people are just talk when comes to moving to a Linux based OS

[Thermal Lance]

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Thermal Lance:

Waiting for SteamOS is pointless. I highly doubt it's going to do anything different than the already available distros.

That depend on the user, this is what I think will happen the very first day SteamOS3 is released to the public.

all those that tinker and have tested other OS because they enjoy learning new things will know about SteamOS3 because they are tinkers they love it and most likely spend most their time tinkering and researching up and coming tech or new software these will be among the very first people that install and test the OS.

Will these users stick with SteamOS3 ?

I guess if they have a spare PC's there is a good chance they will keep it installed on a system,

The ones that tinker that only have one PC most likely won't for too long because they will need to chase the next thing to tinker with ( the category a few years back I used to fall in)

Then you have the group of users who moan about how crap windows 11 is.

This group most likely will do nothing other than carry on moaning about how crap windows 11 is.

Then you have the users who use Linux and have done for years.

This group most likely won't bother they already use Linux and have done for years some of them may test it out to have a look.

Then you have the group who are waiting for steamOS3 to be released

This group is most likely the same group that moans how crap windows 11 is.

So I don't think MicroGrip windows 11 has any worry concerning the release of steamOS3

Because most people are just talk when comes to moving to a Linux based OS

Personally, I think SteamOS will just set the wrong expectations for a lot of users. And we will end up with a spread of posts about it.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Thermal Lance:

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

That depend on the user, this is what I think will happen the very first day SteamOS3 is released to the public.

all those that tinker and have tested other OS because they enjoy learning new things will know about SteamOS3 because they are tinkers they love it and most likely spend most their time tinkering and researching up and coming tech or new software these will be among the very first people that install and test the OS.

Will these users stick with SteamOS3 ?

I guess if they have a spare PC's there is a good chance they will keep it installed on a system,

The ones that tinker that only have one PC most likely won't for too long because they will need to chase the next thing to tinker with ( the category a few years back I used to fall in)

Then you have the group of users who moan about how crap windows 11 is.

This group most likely will do nothing other than carry on moaning about how crap windows 11 is.

Then you have the users who use Linux and have done for years.

This group most likely won't bother they already use Linux and have done for years some of them may test it out to have a look.

Then you have the group who are waiting for steamOS3 to be released

This group is most likely the same group that moans how crap windows 11 is.

So I don't think MicroGrip windows 11 has any worry concerning the release of steamOS3

Because most people are just talk when comes to moving to a Linux based OS

Personally, I think SteamOS will just set the wrong expectations for a lot of users. And we will end up with a spread of posts about it.

Those who don't own a steam deck or never used a Linux based OS will most likely be spitting the dummy the very moment a game doesn't work.

I'd say there is a very good chance of seeing a lot of dummy spitting.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

Those who don't own a steam deck or never used a Linux based OS will most likely be spitting the dummy the very moment a game doesn't work.

I'd say there is a very good chance of seeing a lot of dummy spitting.

It's almost like you never saw the Steam Deck forum after it launched.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Początkowo opublikowane przez cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

Those who don't own a steam deck or never used a Linux based OS will most likely be spitting the dummy the very moment a game doesn't work.

I'd say there is a very good chance of seeing a lot of dummy spitting.

It's almost like you never saw the Steam Deck forum after it launched.

:nkCool:

I never looked, should I look?

And do I need a large bag of popcorn?

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

Początkowo opublikowane przez cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

It's almost like you never saw the Steam Deck forum after it launched.

I never looked, should I look?

And do I need a large bag of popcorn?

Meh... Not really.

If you do, yeah.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Początkowo opublikowane przez cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

I never looked, should I look?

And do I need a large bag of popcorn?

Meh... Not really.

If you do, yeah.

:nkCool:

I just assumed if you owned a steam deck there is a good chance you would accept SteamOS3 and any quirks that may come with it.

But that's my bad for assuming anything.

[r.linder]

Guaranteed there will be many threads complaining about games not working, even more if people are led by false pretenses that it'll be any different from any other arch distro for compatibility

Even if it can be easier, there's a limit, even ChromeOS isn't perfect for what it's meant to be

[TheTrippyHippie]

Początkowo opublikowane przez r.linder:

Guaranteed there will be many threads complaining about games not working, even more if people are led by false pretenses that it'll be any different from any other arch distro for compatibility

Even if it can be easier, there's a limit, even ChromeOS isn't perfect

What amazes me is the US version of windows 11 is more invasive than the Europe Version

I couldn't put up with the EU version.

How the hell on earth do the US version users they tolerate it ????

I just can't get my head around how anyone could or even would tolerate using it ?

That alone tells me how strong of a grip Miicrogrip has control over it user base, I am staggered.

[smokerob79]

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Bad 💀 Motha:

I just don't understand why anyone cares about SteamOS and wanted it for Desktop so badly. Just install a good Linux. It's the same thing.

Win10 won't lose major support until at least 2032

Most people want steamOS because it will come pre-configured and should work out the box for them.

Most people have never used a LInux based OS as their main gaming OS and just want to play games and browse the net etc.

Most people would of read Linux is hard to understand and complicated maintain, easy things like updating drivers etc can become finicky and complicated if things go wrong.

Most people just want their system to be easy to use and clearly most people in the steam community trust Valve to deliver a version that is easy for them to use.

So people most likely want SteamOS because they trust Valve and it should be more or less easier for them to get up and running with minimal effort on their behalf.

You are correct in stating what you said, there are many good distros of Linux Bazzite-deck for example, that's the best distro I have come across if you want to play games on your PC and are new to gaming on Linux.

And that's where steamOS 3 Plays a big part, people new to an linux based gaming OS dont have to get confused on what distro they should run because the distro path has already been selected for them.

By steam keeping all it's player base that choose to install SteamOS3 on the same Linux distro that alone in turn help's Valve keep everything working and not breaking things or making things more complicated than they need to be, because everyone using SteamOS3 will be on the same distro.

It is the best way moving forward for Valve and the SteamOS3 user base and it makes sense in the long run.

HAHAHAHA.....linux work out of the box when most hardware makers wont release real drivers......HAHAHAHAHA.......just wow.......

as a long time user of steaming pile i will never trust Gabe.....been here since half life 2....hated every minute of them take a 30% on games like they were NintenDONT when they could have made half life 3 in the last 21 years......

I have bought my last game on steaming pile.....just like UBI-sucks, valve should get used to not owning a company.....

[Electric Cupcake]

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

Początkowo opublikowane przez r.linder:

Guaranteed there will be many threads complaining about games not working, even more if people are led by false pretenses that it'll be any different from any other arch distro for compatibility

Even if it can be easier, there's a limit, even ChromeOS isn't perfect

What amazes me is the US version of windows 11 is more invasive than the Europe Version

I couldn't put up with the EU version.

How the hell on earth do the US version users they tolerate it ????

I just can't get my head around how anyone could or even would tolerate using it ?

That alone tells me how strong of a grip Miicrogrip has control over it user base, I am staggered.

Microsoft are scum for thinking they have the right to demand an online account, and force unwanted antifeatures and updates and spyware, but iphone and Android really started the ball rolling on indoctrinating and conditioning a generation to accept not having any real control over a device or privacy.

Blackberry was ruined by trying to copy them, and I'll never forgive Apple for that.

But then, Microsoft has been pulling other stunts from the beginning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Microsoft_Corp.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Electric Cupcake:

Początkowo opublikowane przez TheTrippyHippie:

What amazes me is the US version of windows 11 is more invasive than the Europe Version

I couldn't put up with the EU version.

How the hell on earth do the US version users they tolerate it ????

I just can't get my head around how anyone could or even would tolerate using it ?

That alone tells me how strong of a grip Miicrogrip has control over it user base, I am staggered.

Microsoft are scum for thinking they have the right to demand an online account, and force unwanted antifeatures and updates and spyware, but iphone and Android really started the ball rolling on indoctrinating and conditioning a generation to accept not having any real control over a device or privacy.

Blackberry was ruined by trying to copy them, and I'll never forgive Apple for that.

But then, Microsoft has been pulling other stunts from the beginning.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Microsoft_Corp.

I mean I can totally understand why some of the US users have been moaning now and long before things started to make me feel fed up with windows.

I just used to think ahh another person just venting.

but I am honestly staggered.

[Electric Cupcake]

https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Richard_Stallman#Four_Freedoms

He's said some really stupid things on social issues, but he was right all along on everything else.

[TheTrippyHippie]

I can only think have they been brain washed?

No brain washed is a to strong of a word to use, well the wrong word to use.

I don't know how I can word it without someone taking offence when no offence is intended.

so how about

It is the passive force of being the giant of the OS's to why the user base sticks with it?

via software.

[PlanktonHatesTheWorld]

I try to point out why the normal shmoes like me don't use Linux and how to fix it and all I get was people telling me I'm too dumb and should stay on Windows.

I hope ya'll stay at 4% at this point honestly.

I might invest in Microsoft out of spite for the hostility this community constantly displays.