Steam to be available on Linux in the future?

KubeDawg · 01-19-2012, 02:49 AM

http://www.valvesoftware.com/job-SenSoftEngineer.html

Look closely at the job requirements. It would seem Valve might be in the process of making a Linux-based Steam client. Thoughts?

absolute · 01-19-2012, 04:06 PM

doubtful. Looks like standard req's for any tech job. A good majority of back-end servers, storage, and file sharing servers are all linux.

Mind you it is available on Mac...

CHURCHMOUTH · 01-20-2012, 05:17 PM

its funny to see my tfc clan leader from like 2004 as the VP of marketing for FF

Pixel · 01-20-2012, 05:26 PM

Well this has already happened and nothing came of it.

**Ricey** · 01-20-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by absolute

doubtful. Looks like standard req's for any tech job. A good majority of back-end servers, storage, and file sharing servers are all linux.

Mind you it is available on Mac...

Port Windows-based games to the Linux platform.

the_cake · 01-22-2012, 08:41 PM

On a slightly unrelated note, steam mostly works under wine. The problem is getting the games (by this I mostly mean getting directx and gpu drivers) to work properly.

Buckshot Moose even had ff 2.0 working with the right (8800 I believe) card.

GenghisTron · 01-25-2012, 07:16 AM

We are talking about Valve, right? I remember reading shortly before Steam for Mac was released that Steam for Linux was in the works. That was like... 2 years ago.

**Dexter** · 01-27-2012, 01:32 AM

ya man, I have no problems playing most source engine games or mods w/ wine so far. tho nuclear dawn was crashing a bit ..

KubeDawg · 01-27-2012, 10:34 AM

Just saw an announcement that Steam will soon be available on certain smartphones, too.

SomeOldGuy · 01-27-2012, 09:51 PM

Just saw it on the Android market now available for download...

NeonLight · 01-27-2012, 09:58 PM

I just received the beta access for it and been messing around on my droid. It's actually a really really nice app and the chat works awesome

Anshinritsumai · 01-29-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NeoNL

I just received the beta access for it and been messing around on my droid. It's actually a really really nice app and the chat works awesome

I noticed that the chat works alot better than default SMS messaging too (ie: it's instant).

**Dexter** · 02-04-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Anshinritsumai

I noticed that the chat works alot better than default SMS messaging too (ie: it's instant).

almost like it uses the internet .. or something

01-19-2012, 02:49 AM	#1
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	Steam to be available on Linux in the future? http://www.valvesoftware.com/job-SenSoftEngineer.html Look closely at the job requirements. It would seem Valve might be in the process of making a Linux-based Steam client. Thoughts? __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

01-19-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
absolute *VP Marketing* D&A Member Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kitchener, On Gametype: Capture the Flag Posts Rated Helpful 8 Times	doubtful. Looks like standard req's for any tech job. A good majority of back-end servers, storage, and file sharing servers are all linux. Mind you it is available on Mac... __________________ Support FF:

01-20-2012, 05:17 PM	#3
CHURCHMOUTH crystaLcity D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Class/Position: Soldier D Gametype: Capture the Flag Affiliations: Goodfellas Posts Rated Helpful 7 Times	its funny to see my tfc clan leader from like 2004 as the VP of marketing for FF __________________ 83745 L0LZ ff_nyx_b2 ff_schrape_b3 ff_security_b1 ff_baked_b2 ff_reloaded_b1 ff_mulch_dm_b2 ff_oppose_b1

01-22-2012, 08:41 PM	#6
the_cake Beta Tester Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts Rated Helpful 144 Times	On a slightly unrelated note, steam mostly works under wine. The problem is getting the games (by this I mostly mean getting directx and gpu drivers) to work properly. Buckshot Moose even had ff 2.0 working with the right (8800 I believe) card. Last edited by the_cake; 01-22-2012 at 08:43 PM.

01-25-2012, 07:16 AM	#7
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	We are talking about Valve, right? I remember reading shortly before Steam for Mac was released that Steam for Linux was in the works. That was like... 2 years ago. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

01-20-2012, 05:26 PM	#4
Pixel if(0>1){printf("broked");} Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Amerika Class/Position: O Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	Well this has already happened and nothing came of it.

01-27-2012, 01:32 AM	#8
Dexter internet user Fortress Forever Staff Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts Rated Helpful 42 Times	ya man, I have no problems playing most source engine games or mods w/ wine so far. tho nuclear dawn was crashing a bit .. __________________ 9:17 PM - DEXTER: can you teach me how to play o 9:17 PM - squeek.: you jump a lot 9:18 PM - squeek.: and do sweet moves 8:55 PM - FDA: fart in you fridge and blame it on wild animals

01-27-2012, 10:34 AM	#9
KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	Just saw an announcement that Steam will soon be available on certain smartphones, too. __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

01-27-2012, 09:51 PM	#10
SomeOldGuy older than dirt Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just east of the jug handle Posts Rated Helpful 9 Times	Just saw it on the Android market now available for download...

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