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Valve Starts Promoting Steam For Linux To Windows Users

Posted by samzenpus on from the you-might-also-like dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Steam is now being used by thousands of gamers running a Linux OS, and Valve has got to the point where they are happy to start urging Windows users to make the switch. Proof of that comes from a 'Join the Beta' promotion on the homepage of Steam suggesting you try Steam for Linux. There's even a download link to get Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, which removes yet another barrier to entry. With Gabe Newell's clear hatred of Windows 8, this shouldn't be a surprising move. We aren't going to see another version of Windows appear for a few years, so in Valve's eyes pushing Linux to gamers makes a lot of sense."

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  1. I'd like to get on this team action. by future+assassin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Where can I download it, I can only find Steam.

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    by TheSpoom (715771) Uncaring Linux user here. I have nothing to add to this but please continue. *munches popcorn*
  2. Re:Compatibility by spire3661 · · Score: 3, Funny

    As soon as all my old Xbox 1 titles work on Xbox360, ill upgrade.....

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    Good-bye
  3. Re:Why? by jnork · · Score: 4, Funny

    More than one mouse button confuses me. That's why I only use Mac.

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    Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
  4. Re:My experience on ubuntu 12.04 by period3 · · Score: 4, Funny

    The solution turned out to be quite intuitive:

    sudo dpkg -r --force-all librtmp0
    sudo apt-get install librtmp0
    sudo apt-get install ia32-libs-multiarch

    Don't I feel silly... /sarcasm

  5. Re:Compatibility by DeathFromSomewhere · · Score: 4, Funny

    Clearly tuxracer is all the thrill he can handle.

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    -1 overrated isn't the same thing as "I disagree".