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SteamOS

A Debian-based Linux distribution designed to run Valve's Steam and Steam games. Created by Valve Corporation

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SteamOS is a Debian based Linux distribution designed to run Valve's Steam and Steam games. It also provides a desktop mode (GNOME) which can run regular Linux applications. In addition to a stable Debian base, SteamOS features various third-party drivers and updated graphics stack, a newer Linux kernel with long-term support, and a custom graphics compositor designed to provide a seamless transition between Steam, its games and the SteamOS system overlay. The base operating system is open-source software, but the Steam client is proprietary. ... More Info »

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SteamOS was added by cpfotiadis in Dec 2013 and the latest update was made in Mar 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Jan 2017 There is a history of all activites on SteamOS in our Activity Log. It's possible to update the information on SteamOS or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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- Discontinued The distro is no longer updated. Last version, released in September 2011, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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