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Why does the Steam Deck run Linux? Blame Windows

Posted on August 7, 2021August 27, 2023 By Jarvis

Gabe Newell in 2012: “We’re trying to make sure that Linux thrives.”

Valve’s “Steam Deck” handheld PC has caused quite a stir among PC gaming geeks, but the biggest shakeup might not be its Nintendo Switch-like form factor. The software running inside of it is the real surprise. Why does the Steam Deck run Linux? Blame Windows.
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