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Brian Hunter · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:17 pm Post subject: Linux and Valve's Steam

Apparently Steam is being ported to Linux.

We have heard it many times before, but Phoronix are saying it's the real deal, and they spoke to Gabe Newell who apparently hates Windows 8, and loves Linux.

There has been unconfirmed chat that valve would be releasing their own console hardware, but that has been denied, at least in the short term.

Could Valve be looking into Linux as an OS for the hardware they may or may not be releasing? Perhaps they want to make available a Steam client for Android phones and tablets for those indie games that don't require beefy hardware?

Also, if you are looking for a job in Linux development, now may be the time to fire off your CV to Vavle!

PCNetSpec · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:57 pm Post subject:

Sod Valve/Steam .. stick with Desura.

A bit political maybe, just my opinion Wink

Another one is "use a games console for games, and Linux for serious computing".

But then I'm full of 'opinions' that obviously should be freely ignored Wink

(at least that's what the missus seems to think)
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reklan · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject:

I would Love steam to come to Linux..

I would also love to stick with Desura, if it had the same quality and quantity of games.

I could even put up with the lack of games if Desura, didn't keep crashing..
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Brian Hunter · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:27 am Post subject:

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Did you just say Steam on Linux... I'm wet... yep... Definitely moist.... Very Happy

PCNetSpec · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:57 pm Post subject:

Ram · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:55 pm Post subject:

More news on Steam on Valve
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bobthebob1234 · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:54 pm Post subject:

YAY! Progress!
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Brian Hunter · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject:

Aye, it's awesome news. Hopefully we will see many of the more indie titles making games available via steam. I don't see non-Valve AAA games being ported over, at least not anytime soon, but it's still brilliant.

Brian Hunter · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:40 pm Post subject:

Also check out the top 10 ubuntu app downloads for June.

Ubuntu might not have a large desktop percentage share, but though of us who do use it want to play games.

heiowge · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:32 pm Post subject:

Steam might be coming to Linux, but it was working just great this afternoon. Very Happy

My hd is on it's way out. It won't boot into windows anymore. However... it was quite happy to boot Fallout New Vegas under wine from my windows partition. The only bad thing is that it wouldn't load my old saves. I had to start over.
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