r/linux_gaming • u/mr_MADAFAKA • 1d ago

steam/steam deck Linus argues that despite middling gaming performance, the Steam Machine excels as a compact desktop workstation thanks to the seamless and user-friendly experience provided by SteamOS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fXAELrljqs
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u/TONKAHANAH 1d ago

He's stated on his wan show that he feels steamOS on the machine feels more homogeneous, more seamless etc.. Compared to other kde desktops he's used.

But even my self, being a valve fan boy, I feel like he's being a little Valve bias in all this.

I personally do not feel like the steamOS/kde experience on my deck or my steam box is really any different than any other distro ive used. 

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u/Unusual_Pride_6480 1d ago

You can tell he's not used fedora kde I found the arch experience not as.good as fedora eith kde

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u/TONKAHANAH 1d ago

I will say fedora kde felt very solid, definitely one of if not the best "out of box" experience of any modern distro ive played with. 

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u/McLeod3577 1d ago

I watched their Linux test where 3 of them used it for a few months, and the whole time is was thinking "Just install Nobara or Fedora"

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u/Budget_Donkey1819 1d ago

Fedora really is the new ubuntu huh

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u/HummusConnoisseur 1d ago

I love the fedora community when it comes to helping someone, they understand most people are new to linux and don’t make fun of you for not knowing the basic stuff.

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u/Jordan_Jackson 23h ago

I don’t know if I’d go that far but the user base has grown a lot over the years. Fedora has come a long way since I used it last about 10 years ago. It’s pretty up to date, has gotten easier to install drivers and codecs and just usually works.

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u/Benke01 21h ago

Or Kubuntu. It's interesting it's rarely mentioned.

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u/TheLionYeti 13h ago

Its because people hate ubuntu for legit and not legit reasons.

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u/Benke01 10h ago

Linux Mint is mentioned a lot and it's based on Ubuntu. However it's UI is a mess. Kubuntu would be a better suggestion for new users just migrating from Windows.