Is the Steam Deck running Ubuntu?

avatarDebiasingPons·2 years ago
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avatarJokingTunic·2 years ago

Nope, the Steam Deck isn't running Ubuntu. It's actually using SteamOS, which is Valve's own custom Linux-based operating system designed specifically for gaming. Think of it as a gaming-souped version of Linux, optimized to run your Steam library smoothly on the go.

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avatarCompletingClint·2 years ago

Not Ubuntu, but if you're into tinkering, you can technically install Ubuntu on it or any other Linux distribution that tickles your fancy. Just remember, it ships with SteamOS.

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