sign upValve's SteamOS is ready to download -- only Linux vets are encouraged to apply BY Richard Lawler 1 hour ago 24
Just as promised, Valve has made its first release of SteamOS available for downloads at the same time it ships out prototype Steam Machines to 300 beta testers. Based on the Debian 7.1 flavor of Linux, SteamOS is a platform purpose built for playing PC games on the TV. Cutting out the cruft of desktop operating systems that aren't well suited for the lean-back experience, one of its main features is the ability to stream games running on a computer elsewhere in the house, so they can be played on the TV, as well as play native SteamOS games. It's currently in beta, so Valve is recommending those without experience with Linux wait for a more polished version next year, around the time Steam Machine gaming PCs arrive at retail. Still, if you know your apt-get from your su and want to show those Xbox One and PS4 owners what an open next-gen platform is like, feel free to start the 960MB download here (good luck, some report downloads are already choking under the strain) to check it out early. Need more information on how it's done? All the information you'll need to get up and running, from hardware requirements to installation instructions can be found in this freshly-posted FAQ. 24 Comments Share Source: SteamDB, SteamOS FAQ, SteamOS Tags: gamingpc, hdpostcross, linux, steam, steamos, valve Valve's SteamOS is ready to download -- only Linux vets are encouraged to apply Next: Microsoft set to launch first original programming for Xbox One in early 2014 Valve SteamOS powered by gdgt Key specs <a href="http://www.engadget.com/products/valve/steamos/"; title="Valve SteamOS reviews" target="_blank"> Reviews • 0 </a> Prices Discussions Type Computer OS Source model Closed, w/ open source Architecture 64-bit, 32-bit Announced 2013-09-23 see all specs → Show Comments About About Engadget Contact us Advertise on Engadget Community Forums Engadget Meta Community guidelines Reviews Product reviews Write a review Contribute Send us a tip! Add to our database Write a review Start a discussion Ask a question Live events Engadget Expand Engadget Live Popular topics Mobile HD Alt Software Apple Follow Engadget Engadget Apps More Apps from Engadget Subscribe to Engadget Newsletter Engadget International Editions Español 繁體中文 简体中文 日本版 Deutschland AOL Tech. © 2013 AOL Inc. All rights reserved. Reprints and Permissions Privacy Policy Terms of Use Trademarks AOL A-Z Help Advertise with Us <img src="http://www.engadget.com/traffic/?t=px&bv=JavaScript+Disabled&os=20788448&tz=default&lg=&rv=&rsv=&pw=%2F2013%2F12%2F13%2Fvalve-steamos-beta%2F&cb=2003856674"; alt="the end" width="1" height="1"border="0" /> http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/13/valve-steamos-beta/ Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
