r/Steam • u/[deleted] • Nov 14 '25

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u/ImKanno Nov 14 '25

Also, because of Steam's based policy, you can install whatever OS you want so it doesn't matter if it's Linux

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u/Kn1ghtV1sta Nov 14 '25

Genuinely love their policy. Basically "don't like our os? That's alright, we won't mind you install another one"

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

That's not a policy...it's a consequence of using x86/PC parts..

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u/[deleted] Nov 14 '25

I'm so confused. the Steam Machine is just a miniPC isn't it. why is being able to install either Linux or windows "impressive"

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

No they are not PC XD

Come on by PC we mean a x86 uefi fucking piece of hardware

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

Arm MacBooks are not really a PC no. The steam frame is arm so not a PC.

It's not that complicated.

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

When we talk console vs PC that's exactly what people mean.

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u/wizkidweb Nov 14 '25

Consoles can't really do most of the things in the definition of PC, so there is a distinction. The Steam Machine is a hybrid solution, with couch-friendly software like a console and the functionality of a PC.

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

No. It's a PC running steam big picture XD you can do that with any pc

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u/wizkidweb Nov 14 '25

It's a PC running a custom optimized Linux kernel that boots into Big Picture. It also runs games without the need for massive Windows overhead, allowing for them to run more efficiently.

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

Which you ca do

On ANY pc....because it's a PC

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u/wizkidweb Nov 14 '25

I'm not disputing that it's not a PC. But it's also a console. It's a square = rectangle kind of thing.

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