Steam for Linux is a go

By Nic Healey |

The Linux Steam client is on the Ubuntu Software Centre now, and yes, there's a sale to celebrate.


(Screenshot by Nic Healey/CNET)

Despite yesterday's news of lay-offs, Valve seems to be full steam ahead with the release of the Steam for Linux client.

The client is a free download from the Ubuntu Software Store — it currently being the most popular distribution of Linux.

The obligatory Steam sale has also commenced, with 50 different Linux titles selling for 50-75 per cent off.

Valve head Gabe Newell has previously said that Steam for Linux — and getting Big Picture to work on the platform — were key steps for the success of the long awaited Steam Box, bringing PC gaming to the lounge room and taking on the console market.

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They have actualy opened up their terms to make it possible for other linux distro's to put together custom packages. So ubuntu will get official support every other disto will get community support. It's already working (2 varying degrees) on most popular distro's
Posted by SamB1
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Seems like it is 'Steam for Ubuntu" rather than steam for Linux.
Posted by Restricted_access
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Well Ubuntu does hold virtually all of the Linux marketshare, particularly in the consumer segment...Ubuntu however, still has not shaken Microsoft from its pedestal - perhaps the availability of Steam will help the cause?
Posted by gregory.opera
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I don't disagree with you. It's simply that the title implies that this is designed and ready for any version of Linux, whereas, it seems that it is really for Ubuntu.
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