Would anyone who’s tested this say if it’s worth replacing Bazzite with?
SteamOS finally released by Valve
Submitted 16 hours ago by MazonnaCara89@lemmy.ml to games@lemmy.world
https://store.steampowered.com/steamos
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MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world 2 hours ago
MITM0@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
So they (Valve) can count to 3 ‽
meejle@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
SteamOS SteamOS 2 SteamOS 2: Episode One SteamOS 2: Episode Two SteamOS: Alyx
heyWhatsay@slrpnk.net 10 hours ago
I have been following the updates in beta and preview, which have been every few days.
For those with an AMD handheld waiting for a stable release, this is it. RIP windows
Oh, and I use it is desktop mode half the time, works good for me.
kadup@lemmy.world 9 hours ago
Most users aren’t going to install a new OS, especially on a handheld.
The third party devices coming out with SteamOS already installed are significantly more interesting than this .iso.
LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 9 hours ago
Most users aren’t going to install a new OS, especially on a handheld
This makes it easier for third-party devices to come with it stock install installed. The kind of people who want handheld PCs are already going to skew more tech savvy, so I would not downplay how significant this releases. Clearly it was worth valve’s time and attention, so clearly they know something you don’t lol
DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 hours ago
How about for the back buttons and the “armory crate” buttons? Does this finally have the functionality?
heyWhatsay@slrpnk.net 4 hours ago
From my experience, the back buttons on my device didn’t appear to work until a recent update, I expect device support to continue as future updates continue.
I expect much more success from steamOS in the future compared to Windows.
toy_boat_toy_boat@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
if this is what it takes for people to start taking their first look at using linux, then i’m 100% here for it. it isn’t a desktop OS yet, but it’s definitely got eyes on the penguin now.
it cannot be understated just how much work valve has put into making linux gaming viable. and it’s going to matter a lot more than some might think
other_cat@lemmy.zip 1 hour ago
It wasn’t what introduced me to linux entirely, but it is absolutely what made me realize that Linux COULD be user friendly, so I definitely give credit to Valve for that. I am now gearing up to make the switch in the near future on my desktop.
cybervseas@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
Given the rapid deterioration of Windows/Microsoft, I 100% agree. I’ll be trying to install on my Ally this weekend.
simple@lemm.ee 16 hours ago
No it’s not
Does this mean I can install SteamOS on any device? > We expect most SteamOS users to get SteamOS preinstalled on a Steam Deck or device that incorporates SteamOS. The only devices officially supported on SteamOS right now are Steam Deck and Legion Go S.
Deestan@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
Lack of official support for a lot of devices does not make it “not released”.
I can get it right now and install it on an AMD 'puter. I expect to manually install some drivers at least to get it fully working, but since the base OS is Arch, that’s pretty explored territory.
Primax@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
Just because it’s not officially supported does not mean it’s released.
And it was released in 2013. This post title doesn’t make much sense.
offspec@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
Steam OS 3 has basically no ties its processors which makes this release meaningful
ABCDE@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
cron@feddit.org 16 hours ago
They say thatvany AMD powered handheld should work. This is not a contradiction to your post:
Currently, expanded support includes devices with AMD hardware and an NVME drive, targeted toward handheld devices. Please note, support for all devices that is not officially ‘Powered by SteamOS’ is not final (currently anything that is not a Steam Deck or Legion Go S)
simple@lemm.ee 16 hours ago
It’s released in the sense that they have a recovery image to reinstall it on officially supported devices, it isn’t the desktop SteamOS release people are saying it is. You still shouldn’t use it as a normal distro
Plebcouncilman@sh.itjust.works 14 hours ago
According to redditors bazzite is still the better solution for the ROG Ally.
I was interested in installing it on mine but honestly I mostly play Gamepass games so it doesn’t make much sense for me
throbbing_banjo@lemmy.world 11 hours ago
Can’t speak for handhelds, but I’ve been running Bazzite on my desktop for a year now and I love it. There are probably use cases for which an immutable distro can be limiting, but for my purposes it hasn’t been an issue at all.
Damage@feddit.it 12 hours ago
I just switched my laptop and desktop to Bazzite and it’s quite cool, if I were installing a custom OS on a device I’d rather install that than SteamOS
Primax@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
SteamOS was originally released in 2013 - I’m not sure why this post says it’s finally ‘released’ now.
neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 hours ago
I think you know.
RedIce25@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
Its talking about the newer SteamOS 3.0
MazonnaCara89@lemmy.ml 13 hours ago
No the guys is right at first the title did only mention SteamOS that’s why
woelkchen@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
Its talking about the newer SteamOS 3.0
SteamOS 3.0 was released March 2022, so more than 3 years ago.
chonkyninja@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
It was released 12 years ago.
MazonnaCara89@lemmy.ml 15 hours ago
chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
Lol “finally”.
slazer2au@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
So if I replace windows with this does that mean I can say ‘I use arch btw’?
lung@lemmy.world 16 hours ago
Yes, welcome
ClassyHatter@sopuli.xyz 16 hours ago
It’s not intended for desktop use.
slazer2au@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
ah crap, I missed that line entirely.
Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 12 hours ago
It’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…