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Steam Universe; In light of recent announcements
Topic Started: Sep 27 2013, 03:09 PM (829 Views)
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CPU and system RAM, not GPU and VRAM.
 
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SteamOS is now avaliable for download!

The blog post contains guides and such if you're unsure how to install it (take note that it's been said that SteamOS currently doesn't support dual boot, so apparently it's gonna completely wipe all your partitions upon installation).

Official Site
So What Is SteamOS Beta?
 
SteamOS Beta is an early, first-look public release of our Linux-based operating system. The base system draws from Debian 7, code named Debian Wheezy. Our work builds on top of the solid Debian core and optimizes it for a living room experience. Most of all, it is an open Linux platform that leaves you in full control. You can take charge of your system and install new software or content as you want.

So What Is It Not?
 
As an early release, much is changing, so expect rough edges. In its current state, SteamOS is definitely not a finished product ready for a non-technical user.
Most importantly, it currently only supports a certain set of hardware (you can read more in our FAQ). We are hard at work to expand this list.
That being said, we already use it in our living rooms. We are excited about what it is and what it will become. And the more of you do the same and tell us about your experiences, the quicker those rough edges will be sanded off.
Users should not consider SteamOS as a replacement for their desktop operating system. SteamOS is being designed and optimized for the living room experience.

Is All Of SteamOS Beta Open Source Software?
 
No. SteamOS Beta ships with our Steam Client program, which is proprietary software, in addition to proprietary 3rd party drivers. In the SteamOS Beta standard configuration, the Steam Client program serves as a user interface and provides connectivity to our Steam online services. That being said, you can still access standard Linux desktop.

Where can I find SteamOS source code?
 
SteamOS uses the Advanced Packaging Tool system (APT) to manage software on a SteamOS machine. The SteamOS APT repository is located here.


SteamOS FAQ


SteamOS: What We Know So Far and What to Expect
(This post was made before the official release)
 
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Trial By Game has a lot of videos where he tests the steam controller with various games. Worth checking out.
 
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