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Optimism around the Steam Frame (self.linux)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by ryokimball to c/linux@lemmy.world

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Valve has been Linux friendly. It says the new steam frame "is a PC" and will run Steam OS but I feel like there's an insinuation that, like the steam deck, you can install whatever you like. I am cautiously excited at the premise of really digging in and having a Linux box strapped to my face.

Another friend has already referred to it as the Linux Vision Pro.

Edit: watching Linus tech tips review, it mentions side loading Android APKs as well

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[–] gkaklas@lemmy.zip 16 points 1 week ago (3 children)

insinuation

The website says 🎉:

Steam Machine is optimized for gaming, but it's still your PC. Install your own apps, or even another operating system. Who are we to tell you how to use your computer?

OS: SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)

Desktop: KDE Plasma

[–] ryokimball 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

That is on the steam machine page, not the steam frame.

The frame page says

Quick suspend/resume. Cloud saves. All the features of SteamOS that make for a great user experience are now available in VR. Just like any SteamOS device, install your own apps, open a browser, do what you want: It's your PC.

Still, very similar... But not quite explicitly stating the OS is replaceable.

[–] BarbecueCowboy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 week ago

Some of the early review videos have at least implied that the same applies to the frame, but the frame itself seems to also be ARM based which may limit you a bit.

[–] gkaklas@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

(Ohh sorry, I didn't notice!)