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Title: SteamOS is out
Post by: Fortuna on December 16, 2013, 01:16:57 AM: Download it here (http://repo.steampowered.com/download/SteamOSInstaller.zip).
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: beardo on December 16, 2013, 01:21:48 AM: But I don't have an Nvidia card.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Fortuna on December 16, 2013, 01:23:33 AM: Quote from: beardo on December 16, 2013, 01:21:48 AM
But I don't have an Nvidia card.

Irrelevant.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: beardo on December 16, 2013, 01:24:53 AM: Incorrect. Why should I download something that I can not use?
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Fortuna on December 16, 2013, 01:29:02 AM: Quote from: beardo on December 16, 2013, 01:24:53 AM
Incorrect. Why should I download something that I can not use?

So you can have it ready to go when you can use it.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: beardo on December 16, 2013, 01:31:42 AM: I'm in no hurry. I'll just download it when proper support exists.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Lord Dave on December 16, 2013, 02:41:04 AM: I expect Parsifal to tell us how to install ati drivers soon.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Blanko on December 16, 2013, 02:54:34 AM: So, what can I do on this that I can't already do on my Windows version of Steam?
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: xasop on December 16, 2013, 03:03:10 AM: So, what can I do on this that I can't already do on my Debian version of Steam (aside from turning my AMD video card into a dead weight)?
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Rushy on December 16, 2013, 03:29:58 AM: Quote from: Parsifal on December 16, 2013, 03:03:10 AM
So, what can I do on this that I can't already do on my Debian version of Steam (aside from turning my AMD video card into a dead weight)?

You can be forced to worship Gabe Newell, god of all PC gaming.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Snupes on December 16, 2013, 03:44:16 AM: I don't think this is geared towards people who are satisfied with their current OS and would wonder what more they could do with this. Pretty sure this is for those who just want a simplified gaming/Steam experience.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Blanko on December 16, 2013, 03:45:02 AM: Sounds like those people want a console.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: jroa on December 16, 2013, 03:55:17 AM: You guys are missing the point.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: xasop on December 16, 2013, 03:57:19 AM: I have to say, though, that I do like that they haven't tried to lock down the root account. Their FAQ even tells you how to gain root access. This seems like it would be useful for anyone who wants to run Linux, but spends most of their time playing games.

It's just another of the many special-purpose Debian derivatives, which I won't run for the same reasons I don't run any of the other Debian derivatives, but which could be immensely powerful for the right target audience.
Title: Re: SteamOS is out
Post by: Lemon on December 16, 2013, 04:40:03 PM: If it's not Windows, it's not good ;)