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This is the big one. Steam have released a major update of the Steam client which not only adds in some big new features, it also drastically improves the Linux client.
Linux-specific updates:
* Improved interactions between the Steam runtime and host distribution libraries, which should let Steam work out of the box with open-source graphics drivers on modern distributions. If using an older distribution or running into problems, use STEAM_RUNTIME_PREFER_HOST_LIBRARIES=0 to revert to previous behavior.
This next one is particularly fun, as I specifically wrote about it being an issue for nearly 4 years. Shortly after that article Valve sought to fix it.
* Unify close-to-tray behavior with other platforms. If using a distribution that doesn't have proper compatible tray support, use STEAM_FRAME_FORCE_CLOSE=0
* Added idle detection, friend status will now automatically switch to Away/Snooze
* Fixed Steam not obeying SIGTERM, Steam will now gracefully exit when logging out of a session
* Fixed keyboard input and cursor switching in overlay for Vulkan applications
* Update Vulkan loader in the Steam runtime to enable Xlib support
* Updated libxcb in the runtime with a fix for DRI3-related crashes on open-source graphics drivers
Other fun stuff
Steam now supports Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Generic X-Input controller configurator support. So you can custom-map them like you do with the Steam Controller. They also added support for the Emio PS4 "Elite" controller.
It seems Steam will attempt to give you a recommend configuration based on the type of controller you have plugged in too, which is ideal.
Game install folders can be moved to other Steam Library folders under Properties / Local Files. I mentioned this before from the Beta, as it's really useful for people like me who split their library across an SSD or a bigger cheaper HDD depending on what game it is. Some games really are better on an SSD.
An interesting one is this:
* Added support for using the overlay keyboard for games that have launchers.
Hopefully this means on SteamOS that games with launchers might be a bit more usable now, as it would make the SteamOS experience more pleasant too.
It's fantastic to see that Valve has done a pretty decent pass at making the Linux client better. More like this in 2017 please Valve.
See the full update notes here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Linux-specific updates:
* Improved interactions between the Steam runtime and host distribution libraries, which should let Steam work out of the box with open-source graphics drivers on modern distributions. If using an older distribution or running into problems, use STEAM_RUNTIME_PREFER_HOST_LIBRARIES=0 to revert to previous behavior.
This next one is particularly fun, as I specifically wrote about it being an issue for nearly 4 years. Shortly after that article Valve sought to fix it.
* Unify close-to-tray behavior with other platforms. If using a distribution that doesn't have proper compatible tray support, use STEAM_FRAME_FORCE_CLOSE=0
* Added idle detection, friend status will now automatically switch to Away/Snooze
* Fixed Steam not obeying SIGTERM, Steam will now gracefully exit when logging out of a session
* Fixed keyboard input and cursor switching in overlay for Vulkan applications
* Update Vulkan loader in the Steam runtime to enable Xlib support
* Updated libxcb in the runtime with a fix for DRI3-related crashes on open-source graphics drivers
Other fun stuff
Steam now supports Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Generic X-Input controller configurator support. So you can custom-map them like you do with the Steam Controller. They also added support for the Emio PS4 "Elite" controller.
It seems Steam will attempt to give you a recommend configuration based on the type of controller you have plugged in too, which is ideal.
Game install folders can be moved to other Steam Library folders under Properties / Local Files. I mentioned this before from the Beta, as it's really useful for people like me who split their library across an SSD or a bigger cheaper HDD depending on what game it is. Some games really are better on an SSD.
An interesting one is this:
* Added support for using the overlay keyboard for games that have launchers.
Hopefully this means on SteamOS that games with launchers might be a bit more usable now, as it would make the SteamOS experience more pleasant too.
It's fantastic to see that Valve has done a pretty decent pass at making the Linux client better. More like this in 2017 please Valve.
See the full update notes here. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Schattenspiegel Jan 20, 2017
Quoting: M@yeulChttps://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/4795thanks - that solved it
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Comandante Ñoñardo Jan 20, 2017
In the Windows version of the Steam client, I can see the option for to move the game to another folder.
In the Linux version I can't see that option.
In the Linux version I can't see that option.
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Quoting: tmtvlQuoteFixed Steam not obeying SIGTERM, Steam will now gracefully exit when logging out of a session
By all that is FOSS, finally. That has been such a pain in my side for the past 5 or 6 months.
Is this the thing that makes it so if I don't absolutely totally and definitively shut down Steam (not just close it), then when I turn off my laptop it takes like five minutes to get shut down? If so I'm definitely happy they fixed it.
Last edited by Purple Library Guy on 20 January 2017 at 5:53 pm UTC
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Quoting: Comandante ÑoñardoIn the Windows version of the Steam client, I can see the option for to move the game to another folder.
In the Linux version I can't see that option.
Well, I have it. Are you sure the game is installed?
Edit: to clarify, just in case: game properties -> local files -> move install folder. And you have to have different paths set up in your settings.
Last edited by MayeulC on 20 January 2017 at 7:14 pm UTC
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Comandante Ñoñardo Jan 21, 2017
Quoting: M@yeulCEdit: to clarify, just in case: game properties -> local files -> move install folder. And you have to have different paths set up in your settings.
In my Windows machine I don't have different library paths, and the "move install folder" option is available in all my installed games.
In my Linux machine I have several games installed and none of them have the "move install folder" option...
....
I just checked, If someone want to move the install folder on Linux, it is needed to have more than one game library path set up in the settings...
In the windows version , there is no need of that...
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