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Wait, which of these Windows users are aware enough of Linux to have a formed expectation of Steam working under it or not? Like, they don't know enough to understand what it is, but they're super concerned that Steam, of all things, won't run on it?
Are these Very Real Windows Users from Canada? Did they approach the poster with tears in their eyes?
Here is my take on their thought process:
"it's not Windows, gaming under non-windows is crap, my main game point is steam, so can it run steam?"
Here's my alternative proposal for their thought process:
"Linux?"
Alternately "I wonder what's for dinner".
People really overestimate how top of mind Linux is for the average Windows user.