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SteamOS (updated page) (store.steampowered.com)

submitted 7 months ago by JRepin@lemmy.ml to c/gaming@lemmy.ml

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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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[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz -4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

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

rare Valve L

[–] Phen@lemmy.eco.br 13 points 7 months 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"

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org 8 points 7 months 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.