Valve - please release a Steam OS for PC!

[Ted]

As above, I would happily pay to ditch Microsoft since I don't use or need most of the crap (bloat) on my Win 10 OS and I certainly don't want to be forced onto Win 11 with even more bloat and spying.

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

In ValveTime, no sooner.

[Ted]

Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:

In ValveTime, no sooner.

:nkCool:

Yeah it will come out with HL3 I guess

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Again, why?
Just install a modern Linux distro.
Just know that some will have better hardware support then others.
There are at least 10-20+ good Linux distros that do well for Gaming.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Again, why?
Just install a modern Linux distro.
Just know that some will have better hardware support then others.
There are at least 10-20+ good Linux distros that do well for Gaming.

Your better off telling them to just try Bazzite first If they want to get a look and feel of what SteamOS3 will be like.

That will give them an extremely good Idea of what to expect if they have only ever used an windows OS.

There are other versions of Linux but if they are asking only about SteamOS3 tell them to try Bazzite first because it just makes sense, if they want to find out IF steamOS3 will be for them when it is finally released to the public on desktop PC Bazzite will be an extremely good starting point for them to find out.

If they don't like Bazzite or cant get on with the OS chances are SteamOS3 won't be for them.

After they have tried Bazzite That will either excite them or disappoint them for the up and coming release of SteamOS3

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Just use whatever Linux distro is currently modern and has Long Term Support (Rolling Release)

And is known and proven to be generally good for gaming.

Once you have Steam on it then it won't matter too much.

However some Linux are better then others especially important with regards to if you are an NVIDIA GPU user or not. If you generally use AMD GPUs then it shouldn't be a problem.

There is very little point to having SteamOS be released for Desktops/Laptops.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Just use whatever Linux distro is currently modern and has Long Term Support (Rolling Release)

And is known and proven to be generally good for gaming.

Once you have Steam on it then it won't matter too much.

However some Linux are better then others especially important with regards to if you are an NVIDIA GPU user or not. If you generally use AMD GPUs then it shouldn't be a problem.

There is very little point to having SteamOS be released for Desktops/Laptops.

No that is very much the point because they are asking about SteamOS3 and no matter how you try and slice it Bazzite is the best option to see if they will like Steamos3.

For example Linux Mint is not anything like SteamOS3 it does not matter there are other versions of linux to these people because they are asking about SteamOS3 and bazzite is most likely the closest experience they will get to it.

But you can carry on advising them to try a different version of Linux but that wont be in the flavour of steamOS3 I know it and you know it.

Let them get the feel of Bazite first, if they like that then give them your advice on other distro's, that would be better advice.

I am not trying to win an argument or belittle any advice your giving bud, but Bazzite is their best option to get a look and feel of steamOS3 on desktop atm unless someone else know's of anything that is even closer to what steamOS3 could be like than Bazzite.

[BurakZG]

I think there is a false impression about what SteamOS is.
It is not any kind of Win11 replacement. It is also not a general use home office OS.
Valve created a gaming OS suitable for console PC. If you are building that, SteamOS might be a food option.
If you are looking for home-office OS with gaming possibility, just install other Linux or stay with Windows.

I really havent heard anything from Valve, that they would have an ambition to build basic home-office OS.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Originally posted by BurakZG:

I think there is a false impression about what SteamOS is.
It is not any kind of Win11 replacement. It is also not a general use home office OS.
Valve created a gaming OS suitable for console PC. If you are building that, SteamOS might be a food option.
If you are looking for home-office OS with gaming possibility, just install other Linux or stay with Windows.

I really havent heard anything from Valve, that they would have an ambition to build basic home-office OS.

sound fair enough to me and about right. if you want a modern day Steam Machine then that is what steamOS3 will be giving you.

Basically It felt like I came from a Microsoft computer running Windows 11 to Bazzite which is more of an Modern Day Steam Machine Clone and I love it, It made me realise I don't need a home Office Microsft Computer for what I use my PC for which is basic stuff, web browsing, email and gaming.

[Ted]

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Just use whatever Linux distro is currently modern and has Long Term Support (Rolling Release)

And is known and proven to be generally good for gaming.

Once you have Steam on it then it won't matter too much.

However some Linux are better then others especially important with regards to if you are an NVIDIA GPU user or not. If you generally use AMD GPUs then it shouldn't be a problem.

There is very little point to having SteamOS be released for Desktops/Laptops.

Tried Linux before, it is a pain in the ass and too much of a hassle for most people and this is why Microsoft continues to dominate, which sucks.

[Bad 💀 Motha]

How is it hard? It's not hard at all. Maybe certain distros but some are more user friendly then others. Not to mention there are online tutorials, help, guides for everything these days which makes doing stuff like that effortless as far as "how do I do this; etc."

[Nikonos]

Originally posted by Ted:

Tried Linux before, it is a pain in the ass and too much of a hassle for most people and this is why Microsoft continues to dominate, which sucks.

It is like that.
No amount of Linux-talk will probably change that. The distro-flood doesn't help either.

[TheTrippyHippie]

Originally posted by Ted:

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Just use whatever Linux distro is currently modern and has Long Term Support (Rolling Release)

And is known and proven to be generally good for gaming.

Once you have Steam on it then it won't matter too much.

However some Linux are better then others especially important with regards to if you are an NVIDIA GPU user or not. If you generally use AMD GPUs then it shouldn't be a problem.

There is very little point to having SteamOS be released for Desktops/Laptops.

Tried Linux before, it is a pain in the ass and too much of a hassle for most people and this is why Microsoft continues to dominate, which sucks.

When was the last time you tried Linux?

Linux Mint is every bit as easy to use as windows until it comes to compatibility of the software you use.

Basically it's a bit like going all the way back to when you first use a windows computer you learned your way around the OS you will be doing the same with a Linux PC you learn your way around the OS, after time you realise meh it's NOT hard at all until something goes wrong lol

Then you could be in a world of pain and have to learn how to use the dreaded terminal Gulp good luck lol (from my experiences lol)

you can most likely bet that's why 99% of people that have only used a windows computer will always stay with a windows computer and I don't see that changing anytime soon if I am honest.

[Vox]

Just use a Linux distro, I wouldn't use SteamOS because of how slow and unreliable Valve is, hence why I've got no desire to get a Steam deck.

[JacquesPatat]

Originally posted by Ted:

Originally posted by Bad 💀 Motha:

Just use whatever Linux distro is currently modern and has Long Term Support (Rolling Release)

And is known and proven to be generally good for gaming.

Once you have Steam on it then it won't matter too much.

However some Linux are better then others especially important with regards to if you are an NVIDIA GPU user or not. If you generally use AMD GPUs then it shouldn't be a problem.

There is very little point to having SteamOS be released for Desktops/Laptops.

Tried Linux before, it is a pain in the ass and too much of a hassle for most people and this is why Microsoft continues to dominate, which sucks.

well steamos is a form of linux distro. the way i understand it, in the past with the previous versions of SteamOS, it was a pain just to get it installed

[Ted]

Originally posted by JacquesPatat:

Originally posted by Ted:

Tried Linux before, it is a pain in the ass and too much of a hassle for most people and this is why Microsoft continues to dominate, which sucks.

well steamos is a form of linux distro. the way i understand it, in the past with the previous versions of SteamOS, it was a pain just to get it installed

Well so is Android if you want to be that pedantic.

The difference is it has taken away all the irritation from the end user whereas Linux distros are a lot better than they were but still a pain in the ass for users who just want their OS to work and not have to research how to do basic things.