The Potential of SteamOS 3
- ๐ The success of SteamOS 3 could lead to a new lineup of gaming PCs shipping with Linux, which could bring console gamers to the Linux platform.
- ๐ The creator believes that SteamOS 3 could put a dent in Windows' market share, making Microsoft wake up to serious competition.
- ๐ค The growth of Linux gaming could put pressure on developers to make their games work across all platforms, including Linux.
Challenges and Limitations
- ๐ซ One of the biggest hurdles facing SteamOS 3 is anti-cheat systems that rely on kernel-level access, which can be invasive and raise security concerns.
- ๐ The creator notes that productivity developers have not done a great job of supporting Linux, which could limit the appeal of SteamOS 3 for users who need tools like Adobe Suite or Microsoft Office.
- ๐ค Dual booting or running a virtual machine on Linux are possible workarounds for users who need to use Windows for productivity tasks.