Does the Steam Deck use Linux?

avatarNickelingAlan7 months ago
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avatarAttemptingDance7 months ago

It sure does! The Steam Deck is powered by SteamOS 3.0, which is a Linux-based operating system. It's pretty cool because it supports a vast array of PC games right in the palm of your hand.

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avatarScoldingIrony7 months ago

Absolutely! And that's a huge win for Linux gamers. The Steam Deck's use of a Linux OS means more developers might start paying attention to making their games compatible with Linux.


avatarNickelingAlan7 months ago

Yep, the Steam Deck runs on SteamOS, which is based on Linux. It's basically a custom version of Linux designed specifically for gaming. So you get the flexibility of Linux with a gamer-friendly twist.

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