Steam for Linux Client Hits Ubuntu Software Center

[JOSHSKORN]

This just might be the end for Windows...TBH, after seeing Windows 8, Microsoft deserves it. Gaming is the only reason to stay on Windows...and it's a good enough reason for me. If Linux will offer the same thing (and soon Office), I'm switching. Besides, it's free. Windows is not.

 

[master_chen]

Jackin' Jumper: Try harder.

 

[Guest]

i have installed linux loads of times for people who struggle to use windows, alot of people think everyone is a computer expert on here lol ? .. i can tell you now everyone who try'd out unbuntu that i installed for them said take it off they will buy windows and thats a fact lol.. most people who dont understand computers like windows as thats the only thing they know, (bit like you windows 8 haters, they also dont like change) there is no way these people will turn to linux, and there are lots of them, so windows will always be here to stay. down vote that to make ya selfs feel better lol ....

 

[Guest]

i will give you an example why these people wont even give linux a second thought .. how to install drivers under windows : double click the file that simple
not all gfx cards are detected and set up under windows or linux, now tell the person about the commands for linux

for example :

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install mesa-utils

they will look at you as if to say wtf are you going on about ? .. i just double click under windows? ..
things get alot more complicated under linux than windows for the end user.

 

[viper666]

@stevevnicks

if they were available in .deb/.rpm format it would be as simple as double clicking

 

[Guest]

yea if .. some are some are not .. try telling them its easier than windows to use , you will fail

 

[azraa]

We seriously need the software teams from AMD and nVidia starting to give more support.
Last thing I knew, AMD was launching an open source version of their next driver, for the Linux people to work on, but there is a lot more than that to be done.

 

[susyque747]

[citation][nom]stevevnicks[/nom]i will give you an example why these people wont even give linux a second thought .. how to install drivers under windows : double click the file that simplenot all gfx cards are detected and set up under windows or linux, now tell the person about the commands for linux for example :sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install mesa-utilsthey will look at you as if to say wtf are you going on about ? .. i just double click under windows? ..things get alot more complicated under linux than windows for the end user.[/citation]
You must not have used Ubuntu forl years, Ubuntu will tell you that there are proprietary drivers for your video card and ask if you want them installed. You click yes and confirm with your password then it does the rest. It updates just as easily as windows or OS X too.

 

[master_chen]

Hey Steve, who are you talking to?....there's no one else but just you in that room....Steve, are you feeling alright? You worry me.

 

[Guest]

well i cant make people have linux if they tell me they dont like it lol ?

 

[Guest]

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You must not have used Ubuntu forl years, Ubuntu will tell you that there are proprietary drivers for your video card and ask if you want them installed. You click yes and confirm with your password then it does the rest. It updates just as easily as windows or OS X too.

yea i know, but can someone who never used linux get on with it ? all i can say is what they tell me and they would rather have windows .. why dont you people like that ? make me laff you lot.

 

[master_chen]

Steve....are you talking to yourself? You scare me, Steve!

 

[Guest]

and also if people hate the change in windows 8 they will hate linux much harder learning curve when comands come into it ,so you only kinding ya selfs sayin windows is dead lol ..

 

[jkflipflop98]

Nvidia has always has good to excellent linux support. Linus himself has a stick up his ass because Nvidia uses one small chunk of proprietary code that they won't let anyone into. It contains their internal trade secrets they don't want anyone else to see.

 

[miztik27]

[citation][nom]stevevnicks[/nom]i will give you an example why these people wont even give linux a second thought .. how to install drivers under windows : double click the file that simplenot all gfx cards are detected and set up under windows or linux, now tell the person about the commands for linux for example :sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install mesa-utilsthey will look at you as if to say wtf are you going on about ? .. i just double click under windows? ..things get alot more complicated under linux than windows for the end user.[/citation]

Installing drivers on Ubuntu does not you to use the terminal. you'll just install it using the additional drivers. and every new drivers are added on the Additional Drivers.

btw. mesa-utils are not a driver

 

[Guest]

yea i know, i was using commands as an example like i said. at the end of the day windows is still more user friendly, i dont mind linux myself although you know as well as i do if you use linux its not as friendly as windows pc even windows 8. i am saying this from the normal everyday persons who use there pc's for internet and basic computer stuff, they still dont like linux and will stick with windows as thats what they are used to. now all of you who understand how to use linux its not a problem .. so what you all waiting for get on with it and start your linux game'n rig ...me, i was disappointed with the performance and bugs with steam and linux compaired to windows o/s ... but hey you guys know better than me so have fun... i will stick with windows along with everyone else thanks lol

 

[itchyisvegeta]

You know what would be really awesome? If the Playstation 3 still supported the Other OS feature (Linux) like the outside of the box says.

Random thought: Imagine Android running on a PS3.

 

[keyholder]

[citation][nom]stevevnicks[/nom]and also if people hate the change in windows 8 they will hate linux much harder learning curve when comands come into it ,so you only kinding ya selfs sayin windows is dead lol ..[/citation]

100% spot on.. ive tried ubuntu before couldnt get on with it and ive been around pcs for 20 years & casual gaming since the age of 15, so ill stick with windows im to lazy now to learn anew os and give commands. Dos has gone i dont need to learn new ways. you can never beat , point , click , install, point, click, play

 

[wezser]

When I was with the Amiga User Group in Melbourne, I went to the ACE 2000. Primarily to Support and Promote the Amiga, there was also many other Computer Systems on display.

I took a great interest in the Linux systems, though still in it's non GUI state, and to use it, you needed to type in commands to get things working.

I remember over hearing a conversation where someone stated that if Linux ever got a GUI, it would be the end of Linux, how wrong they were. Linux has come a long way from then, and I have enjoyed many times trying out Ubuntu, Debian, Suse, and other Linux OS's.

I have always stated to people, the day Linux can play Movies, Music and Games, and are a click away to install, I will never use Windows again.

Now it looks like it's even closer than ever, OK sure, there is still a Long way to go, but I believe that company's are now seeing the benefits of investing in Linux, and Drivers and Hardware support will be more available, and also for Stores to display Computers and or laptops with Linux on them, so customers can see for themselves, and staff trained on the benefits of Linux, customers might just one day say, can I have Linux instead of Window$ please.

 

[Guest]

the day that comes linux will no longer be free, unless the customer wants to support them selfs

already some companys charge for linux .. example from wiki

"Although Linux distributions are generally available without charge, several large corporations sell, support, and contribute to the development of the components of the system and of free software."

 

[kermidge]

Under terms of the GPL (GNU Public License) Linux is and will be free. Distros may charge a nominal fee for distribution media.

Please also keep in mind the distinction between Linux the kernel, and a Linux distribution, which includes the GNU utilities, file manager, desktop environment, window manager, etc.

Red Hat (over a billion in revenue last year) and others make money with Linux by selling support, which can include middleware, training, and customization.

 

[master_chen]

Red Hat (over a billion in revenue last year) and others make money with Linux by selling support, which can include middleware, training, and customization.

Yeah, what he said.
I've been using Red Hat quite a lot in the past (before I moved to my GODLIKE "Archie" <3), what he said is an exact hit on the nail.

 

[blazorthon]

[citation][nom]jacknjumper343234234[/nom]>Dude, Linux isn't Mac...100% correctLinux is another form of UNIXMAC OSX is another form of UNIX...lolsoooo many noobs[/citation]

Linux is a Unix-like system. It is not a form of Unix. The current OS for Macs, OSX, is based on FreeBSD, a another Unix-like system. They all have some similarities, but they are very, very far from being the same.

 

[marshsmello]

Linux becomes better all the time. It has strong foundations and broad base of developers. It doesn't depend on whims of some guy named Ballmer or whoever_is_ceo_at_apple_now. It has natural way of evolving which gives it advantage on the long run. I started using Linux out of curiosity a few years ago. Today, I use Win practically only for games. I like win7 but have no patience left for all that malware, viruses, scams, frauds. I'm willing to learn some new things in order not to become a shearing sheep to mobsters.

 

[Guest]

it would be nice IF one day linux is as user friendly as an windows PC untill then i cant see the most windows users going over to linux, i have used unbuntu 12.04 and 12.10, had lots of issues , lock ups try and exit some apps, games system locks up, then when it updated its self it locked up lol problems with keeping system stable if i installed something no of these problems i have when windows is installed, so for someone who dont really understand linux then windows wins everytime.. i agree linux has come a long way but it still has miles to go, down vote because some people dont like the truth makes me laff too, so you'll have to carry on living in the dream world for quite abit longer.