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It's weird to actually see the year of the Linux desktop happening in all seriousness

@2greenify

Ай бұрын

To be fair, this is mostly handheld. Which isnt desktop usage. Still a big win though.

@formerlycringe

Ай бұрын

year of Linux still needs work and we still need a proper alternative to photoshop bc GIMP is not a proper alternative Gaming-wise tho i think Linux is killing it, we have a lot of good momentum and I hope it goes further.

@flamingscar5263

Ай бұрын

It's not, nor will it ever, the growth is almost entirely because of the steam deck, which isn't really a desktop device. But what this shows is that the future of Linux is not in the desktop, but purpose built OS's, not general use ones, Windows will always be better there, but OS's built to do 1 thing really well

@akuseru1078

Ай бұрын

XD dude there's a joke running around that says that every year is the year of linux.

@JohanSimonsson

Ай бұрын

@@akuseru1078 2024, will be the year of the linux desktop :)

Shout-out to my 5 million Steam-Linux friends!!! I had no idea there were so many old geezers and young hatchlings sharing this experience with me.

@johnp5250

Ай бұрын

Steam Decker here

Last month I've switched from Windows 11 to Fedora KDE. Owning a Steam Deck for the last year has helped me make the transition.

@nickc1425

Ай бұрын

Same, done with windows

@tfksworldoflinux

Ай бұрын

Welcome to you both. Fedora KDE is my distro of choice too.

@Spolt_main

Ай бұрын

I'm staying on Windows until probably the end of 2024, then making the switch. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a lockdown browser for Linux, and my school requires that.

@majorgnu

Ай бұрын

@Spolt_main yeah, Linux is big on user freedom and autonomy and this "lockdown browser" sounds like the antithesis of that.

@AyaWetts

Ай бұрын

@@Spolt_main Just have Windows for the few needed things. Maybe they'll add Linux support in the future. They already support Windows, Mac, iOS, and ChromeOS... seems like they would broaden that a bit. Its not hard to have Windows in a VM just for classes though... blocked off from everything on the real system.

The reason people are leaving Windows is clear Bill Gates is Saruman the white and Gabe Newell is Gandalf the Grey

@akuseru1078

Ай бұрын

Gabe the Grey

@Sharp931

Ай бұрын

Then who is Sauron and Morgoth? The rest? Hm...

@Hijynx87

Ай бұрын

​@@Sharp931World Economic Forum and Blackrock.

@johnp5250

Ай бұрын

@@Sharp931 that would be the AI

That's a big jump! I can't imagine the pressure Valve has for releasing SteamOS for everyone. If it's well polished, I can see those numbers growing even more!

Personally I am seriously considering jumping ship to full time Linux on my main gaming PC because of this TotalRecall nightmare and the fact that I rarely play any multiplayer game anyway...

@RAN-os5gz

Ай бұрын

I am not trying to be mean but how long are you going to "seriously consider". Considering won't make it any easier, just do it! If you barely play multiplayer games you will be fine on Linux.

I switched from WIndows 11 to Mint after the whole copilot bs...

@thetower8553

Ай бұрын

Welcome

Come on Valve, release SteamOS so that I can move away from Windows on my main rig! I love my Steam Deck.

@spartaninvirginia

Ай бұрын

Why wait?

@stevenrichman7101

Ай бұрын

Keep in mind it's an immutable distro, which might not be for everyone. But it's perfect for console-esque builds.

@DjVendetta

Ай бұрын

Nobara.

@aaroneldreth

Ай бұрын

Bazzite is the answer you’re looking for.

@taylorwillx

Ай бұрын

I use an M3P Macbook Pro for work/general computing, and a Windows 11 PC (i7 12700kf, RTX 3080) solely for gaming. I'm looking for the console-esque setup with Nvidia support :)

I know for me, the Steam Deck made me realize I could game on linux, which got me to finally install linux on my other machines to try out distros and game on there too. I think the Steam Deck as proof that gaming on linux was possible and even pretty damn good caused people to try linux even if they never bought a Steam Deck.

Valve has described maintaining an anti-cheat as treadmill work. We as a community are not asking for a single one time fix, we know thats imposible. We are asking that this billion dollar company allocate some of their infinite money they get though steam and other revenue streams to making a game they still technicaly support actualy playable. TF2 already has community run servers with their own anti-cheats, but the most accessable gamemode, casual, runs on Valve's servers. This is where the bots are joining. Open-sourcing the game wouldn't fix the problem.

@intermsofreality

Ай бұрын

They should just stop supporting the game.

@StroggKingu

Ай бұрын

​@@intermsofreality Seeing that any non community content patch was around 7 years ago they already did, so what do you mean?

i am old and a software developer, started with windows 95 and had them all, this month i moved an old imac from macOS to Debian and another Windows Laptop to Debian, also i own a steam deck and will be moving my workstation from windows also to Debian, i also started to build a living room gaming pc in small which will get ChimeraOS, i am moving to Linux. Finally i stand to the point if it does not run on Linux, then i am not using it period.

Nobara OS is all you need. Support the Eggroll!

@blubblurb

Ай бұрын

I don't like it. The way it updates is a bit strange. Pop or Solus!

11:00 I think Linux has become so popular thanks to Windows spyware

Let’s go steam adding video clip recording

I couldn’t be happier to hear that Valve is working on adding clipping.

Really interested with that clipping system as well.

One thing they got rid of I didn't like was being able to play my music while I played my games. I liked listening to my music while I was chillin and killin.

Developers now need to take Linux seriously. People have figured out they have an alternative to turning their computers into E-waste. May I be the first to give Microsoft a big thank you for making this happen.

@jamestillman5247

29 күн бұрын

For game studios, at barely over 2% and knowing another company is footing the bill for a "translation layer" they have zero desire to look at that number and do anything with it. Knowing that 2 percent is covered by another entity. There's a certain number that probably exists that when some executive sees that on paper will have an ahah moment and demand software be developed for said market but that number to break that mental barrier is probably along the lines of 20%+. A few million linux user that have a reputation of not liking to pay for anything (their thinking not mine) is not going to move the needle. Linux is far more popular now and even in the minds of a lot of people where it use to not be on the radar for because of Microsoft shenanigans and that is a good thing but it will take time. However I would not be surprised if game studios within the next year or two start explicitly stating they will develop with the Proton translation layer in mind.

I switched to linux (Neon KDE) about 2 months ago. Taking me awhile to get used to the file structure and mounting drives the way I want but I'm happy I switched

I am not an expert in pc usage statistics, not my field, but I think at least some informed users like me, when heard about the copilot recall feature that's going to be introduced in the future, switched instantly to Linux. I'll only use windows in a vm when is only necessary.

@jamestillman5247

29 күн бұрын

yep in the process of a test run with fedora workstation once I get another 2 weeks of testing I will erase the microsoft partition all together

I think the uptick is also coming from users of other handhelds (Ally, Go, Claw, etc) installing distros like Bazzite to get a more Deck-like experience

Happy Friday!

Could have used the video recording for a recent Human Fall Flat moment of hilarity.

When will you release the new version on the stable channel?

@gardiner_bryant

Ай бұрын

There are several bugs I'm still working through. It will be soon.

hey :) , where do i go to get the code for the humble bundle please , im new to this :)

@gardiner_bryant

Ай бұрын

The links are always in the description and in the pinned comment. But I've also included it here! www.humblebundle.com/games/fully-loaded-nightdive-fps-remasters?partner=thelinuxgamer&charity=25618

Regarding video recording - I think it's broadly a good feature to have, people seem to like that sort of thing and it's popular on social networks. Personally I will never, ever use it and I find everything about it completely pointless, but as long as I can turn off background recording and/or disable video recording in general, I'm happy for people who are into that kind of thing.

If I’m not mistaken didn’t the Tf2 source code leak years ago.

@gardiner_bryant

Ай бұрын

There's a huge difference between leaked source code and open source code. Leaked source code is still proprietary and is owned by the creator. You have no right to use it or redistribute it. Open source grants users a license to reuse, remix, and redistribute the code.

Maybe develop Team Fortress.. hmm, what the number after 2? Strange, I forgot.

@ChrisVsRPG

Ай бұрын

Team Fortress: Alyx confirmed

Sounds like microsoft is pushing ppl right into using linux with the new win11 upgrade. Now, i just wish valve would release SteamOS.

@spartaninvirginia

Ай бұрын

Why wait for SteamOS? It's Linux with KDE Plasma 5 for the desktop environment.

@commanderbubz6040

Ай бұрын

@@spartaninvirginia for a lot of first time Linux users they would have the peace of mind of an official release from a trusted source and support within the same community they’re already accustomed to

@spartaninvirginia

Ай бұрын

@@commanderbubz6040 Fair point. It's an immutable distro, so that should definitely help mitigate the "I broke my OS, how do I fix it?" questions.

Loving Turok 3. Takes me back to a better time when games used to game.

11:12 I think this is just the result of exponential growth. We've had slow growth for a while, but once you get to a milestone, the growth is going to get higher and higher everytime.

I got a free copy of Dudelings. I wanted to say thanks.

@gardiner_bryant

Ай бұрын

Thank YOU! I hope you're enjoying it!

Finally, an instant replay function! Seemed weird that every platform and GPU manufacturer had that feature BUT Steam. Now I really wish they'd fix Steam Link streaming (it is still a mess on local networks while Moonlight works fine). That and maybe fixing the PlayStation button on SteamInput so you can actually use the share button for screenshots and saving replays. And then fix Wayland support and laptop dGPUs causing crashing unless you explicitly disable it in the .desktop file. There's still a bunch of things Valve could fix, especially on Linux.

In the last two months the steam deck certified refurbished has been in stock. It may not seem like it because they are always sold out. I was stocking the certified refurbished waiting for the 512gb to be in stock. During that time I would see all the other ones come in stock all the time. Then they would sell out in less then 24hrs. I would think that at less then $300 for the other two refurbished steam decks parents and people who already own one picked up a second one.

I think Gabe is still affected from the HL2 hack and source leak and doesn't want to relinquish the code even if this idea were floated.

Here's an extra Steam key for Doom 64. CEH4E-V2AHL-IC4R0

@YetiMusicCity

Ай бұрын

💯🔥👏 ! Got it , Thank you 🎶

I don't understand what the HUGE surprise it was? From what of those games from list I should be surprised?

@RAN-os5gz

Ай бұрын

You don't consider an increase of 1.3 million Linux users a huge deal?

For me, it is partially skynet but also, since I liked the steam deck, I decided to convert my other GPS handheld to use bazzite. With how competent proton is for Linux gaming, I might do more than handheld if skynet goes live.

Does TF2 still have microtransactions?

I think the Steam Deck has made more people aware of Linux and thus more people, once they get use to it, prefer it over bloatware windows. Even more so now that win 10 and 11 continue chugging systems and spying on users. I heard another channel talk about how software made by big companies eventually gets opensourced versions that ultimately take over as the companies put more and more features behind paywalls. In this case, it's the whole operating system. I also think it's why Steam Deck outdoes the current handheld PC market, rog ally, lenvo, whatever else exists ( I really don't care about them), they come with windows installed and it's always a hassle getting games to work properly since microsoft just does there one-size-fits-all install. A proper release of Steam OS might make those other handhelds viable, but Steam Deck is the only one tailored to run the most amount of games after install

Not a surprise to me. It seems like people have a really hard time understanding percentages

Video recording is going to be great, especially for people that do gameplay videos, like me.

Steam os is just like windows i think that helped people realize linux wasn't like learning a new language

I'm surprised with FF7 original not only having mods making it modern friendly. But with it's own deck installer and deck mod control added. And with remake and rebirth releasing.... How is FF7 original not on this list ?? it's perfect on the steam deck.

I think most of it is because windows 11 sucks and M decided to end the support of windows 10 soon, so everyone including me is trying to find a better alternative

I wonder how much Windows will jump back in the Steam Hardware Survey with their new Xbox handheld coming out soon if it can run the Steam client and anti-cheat games once it comes out. There is a lot of hype surrounding it at the moment with people thinking it'll be announced during their showcase this Sunday (6/9/24).

wow palworld dropped off the map didn’t it

@RAN-os5gz

Ай бұрын

That's how hype works.

Mind you i think there is one extra disadvantage for steam deck users. Only today did I submit my steam deck survey after booting to desktop mode so steam deck users are likely under represented here.

My understanding is that the bot problem on TF2 isn't any worse than the one on CS2. It's just that the sheer low number of players on TF2 exacerbates the issue. The problem is Valve can't even make decent anti-cheat for CS2. There's a reason that no CS2 Tournament uses VAC. The problem is that if non-invasive server anti-cheat was actually viable, Valve would have figured out how to do it by now, but they can't, either because they can't be bothered, or because it really isn't possible. If it's the former, then Valve is no longer the good guy of gaming that we think of them as. If it's the latter, then it means that Valve is intentionally making their product worse because of ideals and principles, creating a worse experience for all. Basically, either way, Valve is the bad guy here. It's not like devs can just implement kernel level anti-cheat and then relax. Decent anti-cheat requires ongoing effort. That's why Valorant has fewer cheaters than apex legends despite the fact that both have kernel level anti-cheat. It's not like it's even the lazy cheap option that Linux users pretend it is. Vanguard costs $200 million to develop. Basically, Valve won't fix TF2 for the same reason they won't fix any of their other games. If it was actually possible to fix without being invasive, they would have figured it out by now. So Valve either can't or won't. And Linux users are coping hard trying to deny this.

Could be a market share thing. People outside of the US don't have the same adherence to Windows Americans have. Steam gaining more users in other countries could be boosting the numbers. Also with the economy being tighter for your average person, buying a new copy of windows just isn't very appealing. Valve made the right move by using convergence for the Deck. By exposing people to linux it guarantees that more people actually consider it as an option. I mean once you taste the sweet freedom of being in complete control over your own tools... it's really hard to accept a tool that tries to tell you what to do again.

Dunno how often I would need, but the clip feature is quite need. You know, it is like you don't need it every day, but God bless it is there once you need it! :D Thanks for all the news!

Mcirosoft is going down

I jumped to linux finally because proton is awsome and co-pilot / recall is bull

I think the steam deck is mostly responsible for Steam and Linux growth, but windows isn't doing themselves any favours either.

The source code from TF2 has leaked several times. The community does not need nor want the game open-sourced and maintained by the community, as this iw not only impratical, due to the economy of the game but also because this would fragment the communitu too much and would likely make things worse because cheaters would also have acess to the codebase. What we are asking for is proper maintenance of their own anti-cheat tool. You clearly know nothing about TF2, what we are asking for, nor what you are saying.

For me 100%. It's Microsoft's fault. Taking screenshots of my screen whilst I use it without my knowledgement is not acceptable I have converted two desktops and one laptop to Linux. My answer now if you don't support Linux then I'm not playing your game!

Sorry but I'm unsubscribed as of now, the religious propaganda & right-wing extremism ADs on your vids is disgusting and yours is the only channel that I ever see these ADs. (This is not for attention at all, just want Gardiner to know why a years-long subscriber has left.)