This is a little exciting! It seems Valve are pushing ahead with some major updates to SteamOS with SteamOS 3.0.
Looks like it will be codenamed Clockwerk, continuing their tradition of naming their versions after Dota 2 characters like we had with the previous Alchemist and Brewmaster releases. You can see their repo list here, which shows both a Clockwerk and Clockwerk Beta listing.
Valve actually hinted that this was coming with the last update to SteamOS, where they noted that they had updated their build infrastructure.
It's possible this will be based on Debian 9, which was released back in 2017 since Brewmaster is still based on Debian 8 which was released way back in 2015. Update: Turns out it is indeed based on Debian 9, as pointed out in our comments.
I wouldn't expect major changes in how SteamOS actually operates though, as this will likely involve Kernel and GPU driver updates to help SteamOS keep up with modern hardware. It does show they still believe in it though, slow and steady wins the race? Will be fun to see exactly what it includes.
For the current stable version of SteamOS, they just pushed the previous beta out to everyone too with SteamOS update 2.154.
Hat tip to dubigrasu.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
That said, the BPM is more important that the base SteamOS system. The thing is broken hopelessly not just on SteamOS, but also on Debian or Windows. Browsing special offers doesn't work. Screenshots or videos timeout. Notifications work or don't work.
One thing I wish they added was GUI to install games from other vendors, e.g. GOG. This includes allowing spaces in .desktop files. I know that we're talking about Steam OS, but I hope that Valve realises that without embracing openness they won't get far.
Quoting: skinnyrafYes, yes, yes! Hopefully it will speed up updating drivers.
That said, the BPM is more important that the base SteamOS system. The thing is broken hopelessly not just on SteamOS, but also on Debian or Windows. Browsing special offers doesn't work. Screenshots or videos timeout. Notifications work or don't work.
One thing I wish they added was GUI to install games from other vendors, e.g. GOG. This includes allowing spaces in .desktop files. I know that we're talking about Steam OS, but I hope that Valve realises that without embracing openness they won't get far.
Pretty sure it could be possible for user themselves to add what you want, I remember a few years I saw online posts where emulators were integrated to Big Picture mode.
Last edited by iniudan on 24 July 2018 at 1:19 pm UTC
By the way, it is Debian Stretch that's used in Clockwerk. Check it out:
http://repo.steampowered.com/steamos/dists/clockwerk/non-free/binary-amd64/Release
Quoting: drmothAs a (these days) soley SteamOS user this is VERY exciting news.Ah I went looking, but missed that, added a quick note :)
By the way, it is Debian Stretch that's used in Clockwerk. Check it out:
http://repo.steampowered.com/steamos/dists/clockwerk/non-free/binary-amd64/Release
Quoting: iniudanOne thing I wish they added was GUI to install games from other vendors, e.g. GOG. This includes allowing spaces in .desktop files. I know that we're talking about Steam OS, but I hope that Valve realises that without embracing openness they won't get far.
Pretty sure it could be possible for user themselves to add what you want, I remember a few years I saw online posts where emulators were integrated to Big Picture mode.[/quote]
Yes, it is possible, but it defies the idea of SteamOS. Sure, you can create a wrapper .desktop file without spaces. You can switch to the desktop and install additional software, then switch back to the BPM to add it. Neither is very couch experience.
liberodark Jul 24, 2018
Component: non-free
Origin: Valve Software LLC
Label: SteamOS
Architecture: amd64
Description: SteamOS 3.0 distribution based on Debian 9.x Stretch
http://repo.steampowered.com/steamos/dists/clockwerk/non-free/binary-amd64/Release
Steam + Linux = SteamOS <3
Quoting: ageresSteamOS 3.0? Heresy!
So Valve can count to 3! Could that confirm the imminent release of....naaaaa, no way!
qptain Nemo Jul 24, 2018
Quoting: FredOSteamOS 3.0 is Half-Life 3.Quoting: ageresSteamOS 3.0? Heresy!
So Valve can count to 3! Could that confirm the imminent release of....naaaaa, no way!
They've decided to bring the very oldschool approach where games are also their own operating systems back.
ElectricPrism Jul 24, 2018
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