To my knowledge, Bazzite provides closest experience.
Jazzlike-Lunch5390
Just use another Linux distribution and install Steam. I dual boot PopOS and it works great.
Physuo
In the meantime as long as you have an AMD GPU (Nvidia also has early recent beta support iirc) you can get a perfect experience with [Bazzite](https://bazzite.gg/)
EndeavourOS. I’ve been running it for a year and enjoyed it so far. Most windows like experience and hardly any issues that couldn’t be solved
likeonions
The thing that will be a major issue for me is no VRR for 4k120 TVs over HDMI because the HDMI forum are cucks.
ZoteTheMitey
I mean proton works on whatever linux distro
You use any any distro like fedora with KDE or Kubuntu KDE and it will be pretty much the same as steam deck desktop mode.
If you want something similar to gaming mode there is bazzite.
jalapenoi
Back when Kratos and basedChad were the same person.
Previous-Rub-104
But what for? You can use Big Picture mode and Proton on any other distro
Asleeper135
It won’t solve anything. If you won’t use Linux now you wouldn’t use SteamOS either.
Abek243
Probably wrong sub, but I’m looking to upgrade to Cinammon from Windows with a 3070TI. How’s others’ experience with that?
Beekyboy11
There’s a steam operating system?
opetheregoesgravity_
SteamOS is the only Linux based OS I would ever consider. Everything else is just too weird for me
LayeredHalo3851
Just don’t switch to Linux
Windows is better
chibicascade2
The cool stuff valve made for Linux works on just about any distro. Download one and give it a try.
kakarroto007
Just close your eyes and make the plunge. You’ll thank your past self one day!
monthsGO
Honestly yeah, most games work fine with Proton (any distro), but some only work on Steam OS 3.0 (Like Delta Force)
sp3kter
My wife is on fedora 42 and is able to play every game she could under windows
Hrmerder
Bruh……
SteamOS IS Linux… It’s just custom made to be simpler.
slimeyena
what do you people think SteamOS will give you that bazzite/nobara with KDE won’t?
ItsPaperBoii
I wouldnt use an OS strictly for gaming on a desktop pc
Just use mint or any other popular distro and use steam in big picture mode if you really wanna
ExxiIon
To counter people saying just use another distro: the secret sauce is Valve themselves – having one distro fully supported by a household name company is what makes the difference. Not to mention the community support that’ll rally behind SteamOS once it’s released.
TuNisiAa_UwU
I’ve been running bazzite for the past week and it’s pretty much the same, pc boots straight into steam, from which I can choose to switch to desktop and use my pc as a normal pc instead of gaming
Jackpkmn
lying to us is one thing, lying to yourself is another. Don’t do yourself like that man.
Sixguns1977
Try Garuda. Steam deck is Arch based with KDE. Garuda is Arch based with KDE, beginner friendly, and “gaming focused”.
During install, you have options to install audio, video, and graphic editing programs.
I’ve been using it for a year with no plans to switch to another OS.
Default_Defect
People are gonna be REAL disappointed when steamOS for desktop isn’t significantly different than any other available disto.
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To my knowledge, Bazzite provides closest experience.
Just use another Linux distribution and install Steam. I dual boot PopOS and it works great.
In the meantime as long as you have an AMD GPU (Nvidia also has early recent beta support iirc) you can get a perfect experience with [Bazzite](https://bazzite.gg/)
We are at 3.8….
Maybe 4.0 is the good number?
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Isn’t this what you’re looking for?
[https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown](https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown)
EndeavourOS. I’ve been running it for a year and enjoyed it so far. Most windows like experience and hardly any issues that couldn’t be solved
The thing that will be a major issue for me is no VRR for 4k120 TVs over HDMI because the HDMI forum are cucks.
I mean proton works on whatever linux distro
You use any any distro like fedora with KDE or Kubuntu KDE and it will be pretty much the same as steam deck desktop mode.
If you want something similar to gaming mode there is bazzite.
Back when Kratos and basedChad were the same person.
But what for? You can use Big Picture mode and Proton on any other distro
It won’t solve anything. If you won’t use Linux now you wouldn’t use SteamOS either.
Probably wrong sub, but I’m looking to upgrade to Cinammon from Windows with a 3070TI. How’s others’ experience with that?
There’s a steam operating system?
SteamOS is the only Linux based OS I would ever consider. Everything else is just too weird for me
Just don’t switch to Linux
Windows is better
The cool stuff valve made for Linux works on just about any distro. Download one and give it a try.
Just close your eyes and make the plunge. You’ll thank your past self one day!
Honestly yeah, most games work fine with Proton (any distro), but some only work on Steam OS 3.0 (Like Delta Force)
My wife is on fedora 42 and is able to play every game she could under windows
Bruh……
SteamOS IS Linux… It’s just custom made to be simpler.
what do you people think SteamOS will give you that bazzite/nobara with KDE won’t?
I wouldnt use an OS strictly for gaming on a desktop pc
Just use mint or any other popular distro and use steam in big picture mode if you really wanna
To counter people saying just use another distro: the secret sauce is Valve themselves – having one distro fully supported by a household name company is what makes the difference. Not to mention the community support that’ll rally behind SteamOS once it’s released.
I’ve been running bazzite for the past week and it’s pretty much the same, pc boots straight into steam, from which I can choose to switch to desktop and use my pc as a normal pc instead of gaming
lying to us is one thing, lying to yourself is another. Don’t do yourself like that man.
Try Garuda. Steam deck is Arch based with KDE. Garuda is Arch based with KDE, beginner friendly, and “gaming focused”.
During install, you have options to install audio, video, and graphic editing programs.
I’ve been using it for a year with no plans to switch to another OS.
People are gonna be REAL disappointed when steamOS for desktop isn’t significantly different than any other available disto.
Just do it, I’ve been running Kubuntu for years!