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SteamOS had another beta update recently, new Steam Play Proton version 4.2-4 is out

By Liam Dawe, 14 May 2019

Two bits of Valve news to cover tonight: SteamOS gains a new beta version and it looks like Steam Play Proton will be getting an update soon. Updated: Steam Play 4.2-4 is out.

SteamOS is alive with a new beta and updated drivers, also a new Steam Client Beta is out

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2019

Valve haven't given up on their home-grown Linux distribution yet, with SteamOS seeing another beta update. Additionally, there's another Steam Beta Client update about.

SteamOS got updated recently, previous beta promoted to stable with a new beta for security fixes

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jan 2019

SteamOS, Valve's Linux distribution aimed at a more console-like big TV experience actually saw some small updates recently.

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How to enable Steam Play (Proton) directly in SteamOS

By , 9 Jan 2019

How-To: Enable Valve's Proton Compatibility Tool in SteamOS, since the option isn't actually included directly in SteamOS yet.

Valve have hired another developer to upstream SteamOS driver changes, including Xbox One S rumble support

By Liam Dawe, 11 Aug 2018

Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais announced on Twitter that they've hired Andrey Smirnov to help them get some SteamOS changes upstream into the main Linux Kernel.

A new SteamOS beta is out with GPU driver updates and a fresh Linux kernel

By Liam Dawe, 4 Aug 2018

Not to be confused with the upcoming SteamOS 3.0, this beta update is for the current 'Brewmaster' release.

Looks like SteamOS 3.0 is on the way codenamed Clockwerk

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jul 2018

This is a little exciting! It seems Valve are pushing ahead with some major updates to SteamOS with SteamOS 3.0.

SteamOS has a minor update to test the waters before a bigger update

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jul 2018

Really good to see this. SteamOS had a small update recently, which is testing the waters towards a bigger update.

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Valve are easing up on what content is allowed on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jun 2018

In an interesting blog post written up today, Valve's Erik Johnson has said how Valve will be relaxing their rules for what will be acceptable on Steam.

Traditional RTS 'Zero-K' released on Steam, without a Linux build due to an issue on SteamOS

By Liam Dawe, 28 Apr 2018

Sad to see this, another developer hitting SteamOS-specific issues where Valve didn't approve the Linux build. This time it's the free RTS Zero-K.

Valve confirms their continued support for Linux gaming

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2018

It seems my recent article about Valve removing the link to the Steam Machines page caused quite a stir, so Valve have now confirmed their continued support for Linux gaming.

Valve has removed the Steam Machine section from Steam

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar 2018

In a move that's not exactly surprising, Valve has quietly removed the Steam Machine section from Steam.

Windows 10 S might alarm Valve into boosting SteamOS again

By Liam Dawe, 5 Feb 2018

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You might have heard of Microsoft's latest plans to keep people on their own store, with a locked down Windows 10 S mode to be available on all versions of Windows.

SteamOS updated & Steam Client Beta adds support for 2x scaling for those with 4K monitors and more

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jan 2018

Valve seem to be doing well for early 2018 when it comes to Linux, not only are they updating SteamOS more often, Linux is also getting some overdue attention with the Steam Client too.

SteamOS has a fresh beta update with some major package updates

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2018

Valve have updated the SteamOS beta once again, this time they're pulling in some major package updates to give a better experience.

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One dedicated gamer made a SteamOS tabletop 'car-cade' for DiRT Rally

By Liam Dawe, 15 Nov 2017

I love seeing what people have been able to do with SteamOS and this might just be the most amusing. One dedicated gamer made their very own SteamOS tabletop car-cade to play DiRT Rally.

SteamOS is still alive with a new Beta, although it's a rather uninteresting one

By Liam Dawe, 9 Nov 2017

SteamOS is still clinging on, somehow. Valve just released a new Beta that is mostly just security updates and Debian 8.9 updates.

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SteamOS beta updated with Flatpak support

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jul 2017

A small SteamOS beta update has been released and it adds in Flatpak support. Along with a Linux Kernel bump and security updates.

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SteamOS has another new beta with a newer Kernel and updated Mesa

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jun 2017

For those of you using SteamOS, you might want to know about a new beta Valve just put out. It features the usual security updates as well as a few other niceties.