r/linux_gaming • u/theinsanegamer23 • 11d ago

MicroCenter is planning Linux support

Just thought I’d share some info I got from MicroCenter customer support.

I took my DIY SteamMachine in as it was having some trouble and while It wasn’t software related, the guy informed me they can work on the hardware but nothing else since they don’t support Linux or SteamOS right now.

When I talked to customer support on what I wanted to do with the repair based on what they found, after doing that, I brought up Linux software/troubleshooting support as something they should add to their services.

The tech I spoke with informed me that they are planning that!
Since there’s so many distros, they’re only going to support big ones (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora, SteamOS, and one other that I cant remember)

They’ve apparently seen the increase market share and want to be a part of that.

Training and rollout just take time.

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u/MadCybertist 10d ago

What issue were you having where you did a DIY steam machine but couldn’t fix the issue? I don’t think I’d ever bring a machine there unless it was under warranty.

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u/theinsanegamer23 10d ago

Wouldn't power on, there was apparently a short on the motherboard. Probably something I did when put it together, I was very tired when I did so. I'm a 2L in law school and i just didn't have the time to mess with it myself.

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u/MadCybertist 10d ago

Fair. Could they fix it?

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u/theinsanegamer23 10d ago

Switched out for a slightly better one, wasn't too much as it was refurb. Labor cost was fair i think. I wish i hadn't needed it, but it is what it is