Steam for linux beta!

Easy Rhino · Oct 27, 2012, 01:40 PM

I can't believe I am actually seeing the day where Linux will FINALLY have a gaming platform!

Just go here http://www.valvesoftware.com/linuxsurvey.php

and fill out the survey.

They want experienced Linux users who already play games using Wine. That is at least what I gather from reading around different user communities.

Time to wipe out Windows 8 and go back to CentOS

mediasorcerer · Oct 27, 2012, 02:15 PM

I think it's a pretty good idea, it gives us choice or more of it, i heard about this a while ago, been waiting for it to get into gear, thanx for posting.

Wrigleyvillain · Oct 27, 2012, 02:19 PM

Very cool...though, like on Steam on OS X, this really can't remove the need for Windows from my life (as a gamer).

Edit: Why CentOS on the desktop?

Kreij · Oct 27, 2012, 02:31 PM

I'm a little confused (not unusual).
Couldn't you run the Steam client under Wine? If so, how does a native Linux Steam client help since you will still need Wine to run any non-Linux ported games?

SIGSEGV · Oct 27, 2012, 02:53 PM

thanks for the information,
i'm very excited

, my mint and slackware box is ready to test this one..

Easy Rhino · Oct 27, 2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

I'm a little confused (not unusual).
Couldn't you run the Steam client under Wine? If so, how does a native Linux Steam client help since you will still need Wine to run any non-Linux ported games?

native linux steam means actual support from steam on a linux platform. that is a big deal because it means from a business perspective that the most successful digital distribution company is now actively supporting a client for Linux and potentially many of their own games. active support means a significant financial investment into the platform.

from a technical perspective it means actual libraries native to linux that will run natively with the linux kernel and probably proprietary drivers running opengl. it reduces the hassle of having to run valve games under wine and it promotes the opengl community and the linux community as a whole. with steam leading the way, we should see other companies begin to follow.

Kreij · Oct 27, 2012, 08:18 PM

I know the future potential, ER, just wondering if it made any difference at the moment.

PS. How's the family? Hope all is well !!

Easy Rhino · Oct 27, 2012, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

I know the future potential, ER, just wondering if it made any difference at the moment.

PS. How's the family? Hope all is well !!

i believe it will make a difference in game play but won't know for sure until i get to try it!

MT Alex · Oct 27, 2012, 11:34 PM

This will be awesome for the several hundred PC gamers that run linux

mediasorcerer · Oct 28, 2012, 12:36 AM

Cheeky^lol, if steam goes full linux, more will use it, i will anyways.

marsey99 · Oct 28, 2012, 12:40 AM

i am only on doze as its too much faff to get most games working on linux, once origin follows suit bye bye microsoft.

Easy Rhino · Oct 28, 2012, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediasorcerer

Cheeky^lol, if steam goes full linux, more will use it, i will anyways.

Quote:

Originally Posted by marsey99

i am only on doze as its too much faff to get most games working on linux, once origin follows suit bye bye microsoft.

exactly. a lot of people want to use linux as a daily OS but won't because they can't play their AAA titles without having to go through the hassle of running WINE.

things are changing and for the better. another OS platform for games will only increase the level of competition thus creating even more games for us to play!

hellrazor · Oct 28, 2012, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreij

I know the future potential, ER, just wondering if it made any difference at the moment.

Left 4 Dead 2 should be out for linux sometime soon, and hopefully Team Fortress 2 sometime.

Liquid Cool · Oct 28, 2012, 04:54 AM

I personally am a little excited at the prospect of running Steam under Linux. I'm holding off on Windows 8...hoping XP and 7 will be the last Microsoft software I feel obligated to run under the hood.

Best,

LC

Easy Rhino · Nov 6, 2012, 07:35 PM

two things!!!!

nvidia has doubled their performance in linux

and apparently they let slip that steam for linux will be out TODAY

prepare your desktops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11..._for_linux/two things!!!! nvidia has doubled their performance in linux

brandonwh64 · Nov 6, 2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

two things!!!!

nvidia has doubled their performance in linux

and apparently they let slip that steam for linux will be out TODAY

prepare your desktops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11..._for_linux/two things!!!! nvidia has doubled their performance in linux

3870x2 · Nov 6, 2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MT Alex

This will be awesome for the several million PC gamers that run linux

ftfy

Easy Rhino · Nov 6, 2012, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandonwh64

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instanc...0/24005203.jpg

what if i told you, running steam in WINE is not a long term solution. ive been using it for years and it is far from perfect. having a native steam client is a BIG deal.

brandonwh64 · Nov 6, 2012, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Rhino

what if i told you, running steam in WINE is not a long term solution. ive been using it for years and it is far from perfect. having a native steam client is a BIG deal.

I want to see this happen too! I wished all game makers would have a linux version cause I would be all for using some linux.

Guitarrassdeamor · Nov 6, 2012, 08:23 PM

If they got it running and ported a good amount of games over I'd start switching over to Linux. Especially after Windows 8. Interested to see if developers take to this change...

SIGSEGV · Nov 6, 2012, 09:42 PM

sadly, i didn't get their linux beta client invitation card

does anyone here get the beta client?

Easy Rhino · Nov 7, 2012, 02:10 AM

i also did not receive an invite and i have been running linux for 12 years! i think it is because i don't always use ubuntu as the desktop os. oh well, i can wait a bit i guess...

Novulux · Nov 7, 2012, 02:54 AM

When applying, I didn't choose Ubuntu for the Linux options, but reflecting on it, I should have.

Easy Rhino · Nov 7, 2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Novulux

When applying, I didn't choose Ubuntu for the Linux options, but reflecting on it, I should have.

same. it would take 20 minutes to get ubuntu up and running but oh well.

Novulux · Nov 22, 2012, 07:29 AM

Well they sent out 5000 more invites, and I got in despite running another distro...
Installed Ubuntu and got Steam. Free Serious Sam 3:BFE for testing.

Oct 27, 2012, 01:40 PM	#1
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