Comment on SteamOS finally released by Valve
Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks agoIt’s very funny to see so many people waiting for a desktop version to switch to Linux on their computer when it wasn’t developed to be a desktop OS in the first place and there’s similar OS actually meant to be used on desktop PCs that exist…
ripcord@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Yes, like any Linux running KDE. With Steam installed.
Corigan@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
This is the worst part of linux. I want to make the switch but the number of distros is overwhelming. Steam OS is appealing because honestly I just want the most tuned for gaming hands off version I can find.
If it exists just send me the link to the iso lmao.
Mic_Check_One_Two@reddthat.com 3 weeks ago
If you’re looking for a desktop version of SteamOS and are used to using Windows, your best bet is likely Bazzite with the KDE desktop environment. There are mixed feelings among Linux users about immutable operating systems, but there’s no denying the Bazzite is the most straightforward way to get things like Nvidia drivers and HDR.
coaxil@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
I love bazzite on my gaming rig, does what it says on the box, and for the gaming rig I just want a turn key, no faffing, coz it’s game time, not work time, and this is what bazzite delivers.
zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com 2 weeks ago
Isn’t steam os immutable anyways? They wouldn’t be waiting for much
Corigan@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
Awesome. Thank you .
Is it niche or does it have a pretty big community for trouble shooting?
FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
Omg i hate choice in the marketplace, gimme good old fashioned monopoly any day. /s
selokichtli@lemmy.ml 2 weeks ago
Honestly, these are the ones that matter. From those, you can choose depending on what type of work are you planning to do with your computer.
For servers: Red Hat (but it’s paid) OpenSUSE Debian FreeBSD
Desktop (very new hardware): Arch Fedora
Desktop (other hardware): Mint Ubuntu Debian
Hardcore, embedded, very specific needs: Gentoo Slackware Arch
BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Bazzite is the most “SteamOS” flavor of Linux you can get right now.
If you want an OS that has a little more control, go with Kubuntu, which is very friendly. When you’re comfortable with that and familiar enough with Linux to unhappy with Snaps and Canonical, switch to Fedora or OpenSUSE.