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Valve hopes the Steam Machine will make devs pay more attention to Linux anti-cheat support (www.pcguide.com)

submitted 6 days ago by cm0002@no.lastname.nz to c/linux@programming.dev

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Steam Machine’s upcoming release means more people will be playing games on Linux, specifically SteamOS. The idea of ditching Windows for gaming is becoming more attractive, as the Steam Machine is first-party desktop-level hardware that’s optimized for Linux-based SteamOS. The biggest hurdle for Linux gamers right now is a lack of support for many anti-cheats – particular those that require kernel-level access. But with the release of the Machine, Valve hopes game devs take notice.

Steam Machine seems to getting the most attention out of Valve’s latest hardware launches. The Steam creators announced the new console-like mini PC alongside the Steam Frame VR headset and new Steam Controller. Even the Frame runs on SteamOS, which means Valve now has a trio of first-party hardware on Linux (including the Steam Deck handheld).

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[–] stray@pawb.social 13 points 5 days ago (4 children)

Oh man, I'd definitely install Linux if only there were kernel-level anti-cheat. That's been the only thing preventing me from switching.

[–] lukalix98@programming.dev 16 points 5 days ago (1 children)

What about devs removing kernel-level anticheat?

[–] joelfromaus@aussie.zone 7 points 5 days ago

Definitely would be a positive outcome.

[–] Zetta@mander.xyz 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I thought you were being facetious and joking lol

"I'd totally switch to Linux if I could install spyware into my kernel"

[–] bitwolf@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

I think if you switched you would enjoy it so much more than Windows that you would prioritize Linux over the games with incompatible anticheats.

In due time though. Linux will always be available to you and eventually it will be suitable for your needs as well.

[–] Lemmchen@feddit.org 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Sarcasm, I hope?

[–] stray@pawb.social 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The real reason I haven't switched is because I know my partner will be annoying about it. We already had enough drama when I decided to try Duck Duck Go.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Why do they care what os or search engine you use?

[–] stray@pawb.social 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I've tried explaining a few times, but I can't manage it without massively oversharing or throwing him under the bus like I'm so pleasant to be around all the time. I'll just say we're a trauma and neurodivergence household and that odd things can be triggers.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 4 points 5 days ago

Fair enough.

[–] Sv443@sh.itjust.works -2 points 5 days ago

Oh no, an opinion, what ever will I do????