SteamOS isnt really open given its got a whole bunch of unreleased patched open source software (probably in violation of Foss licenses) but always good to have more linux friendly handhelds.
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Hell yeah let's fucking go
Good move on valve
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Huh was not expecting that. How much work is it?
It should be a very smooth development and install since it's a known set of hardware.
It’s not unexpected at all. Throwing in some drivers and whatnot is trivial compared to what Valve has already done with their OS. This ~~is~~ has always been part of their plan.
Is your question about the task for the end user? If all works well, it might take as long as installing a new operating system on any other device. Maybe half an hour give or take.
It's still being worked on at Valve
It will sell more games, and that's Valve's long term plan.
If it means more Linux support, then sign me up!
Final the age of linux gaming.
Same. I didn't mean it cynically, just a statement of fact why they would be doing it.