Windows has always been the go-to platform for PC gaming, but after years of putting up with its quirks, I finally gave Linux ...

The state of Linux gaming in the SteamOS era After 14 months in beta, where does Valve's new platform push stand?

After Valve revealed plans for a Linux-based SteamOS\u00a0 this week, commentary from programmers who port games to Linux is also cropping up. Software developer Ryan "icculus" Gordon has ported a ...

"SteamOS combines the rock-solid architecture of Linux with a gaming experience built for the big screen. It will be available soon as a free stand-alone operating system for living room machines." ...

Valve is planning to take on the living room with SteamOS. This is the video game publisher/digital distribution and community provider’s free, Linux-based operating system. Valve will license ...

Valve has taken a further step forward to bring Steam to Linux and especially to the living room. To make this happen, the company announced SteamOS, a proprietary operating system built around ...

For Torvalds, Valve's Steam efforts could be a big opportunity to drive desktop Linux because it could force the various desktop Linux distributions to standardize their technology.

Any game that's available for SteamOS works on other Linux distros too, and the focus on Steam Machines has been a boon for Linux gamers.

Valve's SteamOS is now freely available for download, but be warned that the installation procedure and general use is aimed squarely at the technically savvy.

Meet SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system from Valve, designed for the living room, and therefore with clear designs on Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony’s turf. Valve took the lid off yesterday ...

I want Linux and SteamOS to take off desperately, but it's a long way away right now. Click to expand... I have 371 steam titles, Of those, 221 are Linux compatible.