Even still, I think it is good that it at least introduces people to Linux, and shows that it is a viable gaming platform which is what a lot of people care about. Plus, it is a reason for game devs to make their games Linux compatible, and will make a cycle of Linux having a road to being mainstream. This isn’t the end all be all, but a very solid push in the direction of mainstream Linux.
Well SteamOS isn’t made for a desktop environment, that’s not really what they’re saying. It’s exposing more users to Linux though, and showing that it’s not so scary. I am running a debian virtual machine occasionally now for certain tasks, and tinkering with my Steam Deck really eased that transition. I’m seriously considering dual booting my MacBook because I hate Mac OS so much despite using it for multiple years prior to the Steam Deck.
And most importantly, it has catapulted proton/linux gaming support across the the industry. We’re seeing indie devs going out of their way to get the little Steam Deck verified badges on their store page. It’s at the point now that a majority of the games I want to play run great on Linux, and I’ll seriously consider switching my gaming desktop to Linux if I run into Win10 end of life issues.
Prior to the Steam Deck, none of this was even on my radar. I wouldn’t even be included in your “people on this sub” remark if it weren’t for the deck. It’s absolutely a gateway to wider Linux adoption
More than you think, apparently. I go into desktop mode nearly every time I use it, whether to install mods, non-steam games, emulators, streaming services, web browser, decky loader, etc. knowing it was open like a PC vs a closed off console was 90% of the reason I got one.
Besides that, is using bash really the metric for Linux user? I did that in Windows. It’s fine if people are using the GUI. This is just weirdly gatekeepy
The crossover of PC power users and steam deck owners is going to be relatively high compared to a traditional console, which is exactly the demographic that would be persuaded to Linux via the deck. I speak from experience
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Even still, I think it is good that it at least introduces people to Linux, and shows that it is a viable gaming platform which is what a lot of people care about. Plus, it is a reason for game devs to make their games Linux compatible, and will make a cycle of Linux having a road to being mainstream. This isn’t the end all be all, but a very solid push in the direction of mainstream Linux.
Well SteamOS isn’t made for a desktop environment, that’s not really what they’re saying. It’s exposing more users to Linux though, and showing that it’s not so scary. I am running a debian virtual machine occasionally now for certain tasks, and tinkering with my Steam Deck really eased that transition. I’m seriously considering dual booting my MacBook because I hate Mac OS so much despite using it for multiple years prior to the Steam Deck.
And most importantly, it has catapulted proton/linux gaming support across the the industry. We’re seeing indie devs going out of their way to get the little Steam Deck verified badges on their store page. It’s at the point now that a majority of the games I want to play run great on Linux, and I’ll seriously consider switching my gaming desktop to Linux if I run into Win10 end of life issues.
Prior to the Steam Deck, none of this was even on my radar. I wouldn’t even be included in your “people on this sub” remark if it weren’t for the deck. It’s absolutely a gateway to wider Linux adoption
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More than you think, apparently. I go into desktop mode nearly every time I use it, whether to install mods, non-steam games, emulators, streaming services, web browser, decky loader, etc. knowing it was open like a PC vs a closed off console was 90% of the reason I got one.
Besides that, is using bash really the metric for Linux user? I did that in Windows. It’s fine if people are using the GUI. This is just weirdly gatekeepy
The crossover of PC power users and steam deck owners is going to be relatively high compared to a traditional console, which is exactly the demographic that would be persuaded to Linux via the deck. I speak from experience
Bro, you’re on a forum where most people have technical knowledge beyond that of a standard user.
The Lemmy population is by no means representative of the general population.
Neither is the steam deck user base, or would-be Linux converts. What’s your point?