Gabe Newell has once again trashed Windows 8 saying users will probably 'rage quit' computing after using Windows 8.
He further says that he may be wrong and Microsoft may make money out of it but most of the users will hate it. Check out video by GT.TV:
On a related note, RPS published an article speculating on chances of a Linux based SteamOS.
Steam Beta Linux client will enter in closed beta testing this month. About 1,000 users will have access to Steam client and one Linux game.
Though a date for full public release is yet to be announced, Valve is already adding new Linux games to its database.
Steam Box is a concept console from Valve and, according to Gabe Newell, it will be Linux-based, although it's not going be limited only to the open source solution. A lot of rumors have circulated before and during CES 2013 about a possible Steam console, including one about an interesting mini PC called Xi3. As it turns out, the... (read more)
Valve Software has a presence at this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show, during which founder Gabe Newell gave an extensive interview to The Verge about Steam, Steam Box (the term being given to Valve’s living room PC project), and more. Money quote: So are most of these going to be Linux-based Steam Boxes? We’ll come [...]
Steam Linux Beta is now live with first set of beta invitation emails sent to 1,000 users.
"This is a huge milestone in the development of PC gaming. Steam users have been asking us to support gaming on Linux.
Steam Linux limited beta is already out and around 6,000 users have been able to participate in it.
Those who didn't get invitation for the beta program, can still have access to the client using a small hack. Check out our guide from here.
Some users expressed concern that Steam may take action against such unauthorized access.
After the launch of Steam Linux beta, you may have seen a big Tux logo on Steam client download page.
When visiting Steam download page from a web browser running on a Linux based OS, you are pointed to Linux version of Steam and a promo ad about Steam Linux beta is shown.
However, Valve is now showing the same page to Windows users as well, encouraging them to
Steam has revealed 13 new game titles to advance through Steam Greenlight project. These games will be soon offered worldwide distribution via Steam client.
Out of these 13 games, 5 fully support Linux, taking the tally of all Greenlit Linux games to 9.
Steam Linux Beta and L4D2 game will most likely come to Linux next month.
In a recent post on Left 4 Dead 2 blog, Valve announced that Steam Workshop is coming to Left 4 Dead 2 along with Linux support.
All of this will also be available not just on the PC and Mac, but also for Linux users as well starting in the middle of next month and rolling out from there.
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