For a long time, PC users had only one option as an operating system if we wanted to enjoy our favorite video games on the computer: Windows. Of course, some will defend Linux and Mac as a gaming platform, but the reality is that if it now costs games supported on these two platforms, in the past it was a real hell to bet on Mac and Linux as operating systems, this changed with the arrival of SteamOS.
Valve decided that it wanted to launch its own Linux based operating system, which would allow “Open source” lovers to have a system to enjoy all games without using the Windows operating system. The Steam operating system has been around for a while. We tell you everything you need to know about him.
Valve’s system is completely free, and you can download it from its official website.
Features of SteamOS
More specifically, SteamOS features an optimized kernel designed to improve game performance. The latest graphics drivers are supported, but SteamOS offers some additional features. While it has the GNOME desktop and a version of the Chrome browser, little else is included.
After all, this is an operating system that is solely based on games. While ChromeOS is dedicated to cloud computing, SteamOS is dedicated to gaming.
SteamOS hardware requirements:
The minimum hardware requirements to run SteamOS on your PC are:
▸64-bit Intel or AMD processor
▸4 GB or more memory
▸250GB or larger disk
▸NVIDIA, Intel or AMD graphics card
▸USB port or DVD drive for installation
Of course, for games with full graphics and FPS settings, you will need more RAM and a high end GPU.
However, most of the PCs currently available are more than adequate for running SteamOS. Whether you choose an old device or a new PC, most of the Linux-compatible Steam library can be run.
Note that while the operating system is open source, the Steam client and some third party drivers are proprietary. If you have already played on Linux, you will understand that this is not unusual.
