Teamspeak / Skype on SteamOS?

[ForTN0X]

Hello there,
I wonder if there will be an App on SteamOS wich allows to connect to a TeamSpeak-Server or maybe an Skype-App (Ok Skype = Microsoft i see this may gonna be a problem).

Also I hope there will be Apps for Social-Networks like Facebook, Twitter and so on.
The thing is that I, as normal PC user will do not miss the easy thing to tap out of my game and check for news and even talk with frinds while I am playing.

What did you think?

[ForTN0X]

Ok I see there is a Web-Browser. I know that but without bookmarks or tabs. Also I think Apps would make it much easier to access this networks.

[blackout24]

I don't see how Facebook and Twitter are useful on an operating system designed for HTPCs/Consoles that are plugged into your TV. You won't have a keyboard near your to do any efficient and fast typing.

[ForTN0X]

Well Sorry I thought it will be everybodys own choice to play with controller or Mouse and Keyboard. With that Big Bicture has his own way to handle typing input with controllers. That should be enought to type a couple messages or status-Updates. Also I think It would be pretty easy on that way to share videos or images directly in Twitter and may edit this post.

[ForTN0X]

Ok what's with Apps like Watchever? Personaly I do not use it but there are people who do and I think a HTPC should be able to use it. More functionality is also more attractive.

[Chuckapotamus]

Probably no first-party support for either program because Steam's already got voice chat capabilities over it's own messenger system but with it being based on the Linux kernel I see no reason someone couldn't get it working. Hell you might even be able to just install an existing Linux compatible version same as any other distro.

Facebook and Twitter will probably stay confined to web browser use only though. No reason to have a separate program to access something another already can.

[Wozza]

Teamspeak is already linux supported and I would say that razer comms won' be to far off a steam box edition

[Memento mori]

Why you need teamspeak? Steam already have own voip communication system.

[Tohur]

Автор сообщения: Karina Kousaka

Why you need teamspeak? Steam already have own voip communication system.

Hmm Because some people are in Clans or Guilds That Require Teamspeak for Voice comms.. I don't get how some people think now days stuff like Skype or even steam for that matter is an good platform to run an Guild or Clan.. FYI steam and other platforms you have no control over have an High failure rate.. heck i can count sometimes about six or so times an day the whole steam community just goes down from being over loaded or what not.. where as with Teamspeak or Vent or even mumble you have full control over the environment..

This is Coming From an Guild/Clan/ Gaming Community Leader that has to worry about these things :P

[NewScience]

Both, teamspeak and skype, are linux supported. So there shouldn't be any problems...

[blackout24]

Автор сообщения: Dennis

Both, teamspeak and skype, are linux supported. So there shouldn't be any problems...

Since SteamOS doesn't come with a desktop and is basically all Big Picture Mode you probably won't have any luck simply launching Linux applications even if you installed them with some package manager or built them from source. You can't put windows infront of a fullscreen application (Steam BPM).

[Rewik]

Автор сообщения: Karina Kousaka

Why you need teamspeak? Steam already have own voip communication system.

I'm not sure about the Steam voice system, but for me teamspeak acts as both a communication system and sort of a social hub. I join the TS channel and just hang out there with friends. This may (or may not) result in us all deciding to play a game together. Or we could just discuss some news or wonder how to solve a technical problem one of us encountered. I'm not sure if steam voice could replace that.

[ForTN0X]

Rewik I totaly agree with you.

[tuxisagamer]

There is already a Linux skype client. Don't know about teamspeak.

[Rewik]

Автор сообщения: tuxisagamer

There is already a Linux skype client. Don't know about teamspeak.

Yes, there is a Teamspeak Linux client. I've been using it for ages now.

[ubuntista]

skype works fine on linux, plus since MSFT bought skype, they released several version of skype so they won't drop it (plus Android is the linux kernel plus java VM it means they will keep supporting it to android)