It seems Valve/HTC are the latest company to release something with Linux support listed right up to release, and then remove mentions of it. This time it's the Vive VR device.
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I noticed it too, and it's a little weird of Valve/HTC to do something like this. More so on Valve's side, since it's their store and they would have been well aware of the status of SteamOS/Linux support.
On March 1st a Valve employee stated this:
Yet Linux/SteamOS was still listed.
A shame, as HTC originally said Linux would have support.
I've searched around, and couldn't find anything more recent on this. So it looks like it's another thing Linux/SteamOS is being left out on for now.
They also recently added VR icons for the Oculus Rift, and SteamVR:
Hopefully it won't take too long before it gains official Linux/SteamOS support. It's just really sad to see Linux left out like this, but I'm not too fussed personally as I still don't see VR being a major thing yet as others do. In a few generations when the technology has progressed some more and prices come down, I will be much more interested.
What's more sad is others like this person did pre-order it, and they don't seem too happy.
The issue here is again: Clear communication, and the complete lack of it. Also, don't pre-order. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
This image was sent in by a user to show the difference:
I noticed it too, and it's a little weird of Valve/HTC to do something like this. More so on Valve's side, since it's their store and they would have been well aware of the status of SteamOS/Linux support.
On March 1st a Valve employee stated this:
QuoteWe are working on it but it's not ready yet.
Yet Linux/SteamOS was still listed.
A shame, as HTC originally said Linux would have support.
I've searched around, and couldn't find anything more recent on this. So it looks like it's another thing Linux/SteamOS is being left out on for now.
They also recently added VR icons for the Oculus Rift, and SteamVR:
Hopefully it won't take too long before it gains official Linux/SteamOS support. It's just really sad to see Linux left out like this, but I'm not too fussed personally as I still don't see VR being a major thing yet as others do. In a few generations when the technology has progressed some more and prices come down, I will be much more interested.
What's more sad is others like this person did pre-order it, and they don't seem too happy.
The issue here is again: Clear communication, and the complete lack of it. Also, don't pre-order. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Update:
I've now spoken to HTC second line support (first line agreed with me after 15 minutes of pretty decent communication surrounding the matter). After a few minutes the support guys says "if you go to store.steampowered.com you see that Steam supports Linux".
We got it later clarified that SteamVR isn't the same thing as Steam, but "as SteamVR is supported on Mac it can hardly be difficult to port it to Linux too".
I don't know if SteamVR works on Mac but I agreed and said I was very happy to share the confusion with HTC support on this matter. The Support guy promised to contact Vavle for a clarification on when Linux will work.
I've now spoken to HTC second line support (first line agreed with me after 15 minutes of pretty decent communication surrounding the matter). After a few minutes the support guys says "if you go to store.steampowered.com you see that Steam supports Linux".
We got it later clarified that SteamVR isn't the same thing as Steam, but "as SteamVR is supported on Mac it can hardly be difficult to port it to Linux too".
I don't know if SteamVR works on Mac but I agreed and said I was very happy to share the confusion with HTC support on this matter. The Support guy promised to contact Vavle for a clarification on when Linux will work.
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I should add that Swedish law (and probably European law) gives me the right to name the cost for what false marketing has costed me. From my perspective this looks rather promising. I encourage any other Linux user to follow in my foot steps here and make note of the following viable facts:
1. During preorder you could click "I'm using Linux OS" as part of the order process.
2. The net is full of stories about HTC stating they support Linux on day one.
3. Valve installs SteamVR beta on Linux. This support didn't just happen. Someone planned it.
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1. During preorder you could click "I'm using Linux OS" as part of the order process.
2. The net is full of stories about HTC stating they support Linux on day one.
3. Valve installs SteamVR beta on Linux. This support didn't just happen. Someone planned it.
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