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

Utility is still limited, but SteamOS Linux games will run with some prompting and configuration. SteamOS may be installed on both physical hardware and virtual machines via VirtualBox.

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." ...

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.

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 ...

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.

Right after I wrote up today's news regarding Valve's announcement of a Linux-based SteamOS as central to its living room PC gaming efforts, I tweeted the following instant analysis: "If anyone ...