From: Joann Mõndresku Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:35:00 +0000 (+0300) Subject: Steam Deck article X-Git-Url: https://git.based.quest/%7B%7B%20.Site.Params.Donate%20%7D%7D?a=commitdiff_plain;h=a13bd3421e2d14123ab738a2f16a75dd8ad64411;p=web-old.git Steam Deck article --- diff --git a/articles/steam-deck-a-linux-loveletter.md b/articles/steam-deck-a-linux-loveletter.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..16718ce --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/steam-deck-a-linux-loveletter.md @@ -0,0 +1,37 @@ +Steam Deck - a love letter to Linux & handheld gamers + +Alternative title: Steam Deck, a Linux PC console. + +Valve recently announced [Steam Deck](https://steamdeck.com) and I +must say that I like it. The people that made this hardware are clearly +as passionate computer nerds as we are here. The controls do look a bit +uncomfortable to my taste, but I'll judge it when I see it. The operating +system used for Valve's handheld is Free Software built on [Arch Linux](https://archlinux.org). +This may be one of the first (?) appearances of Arch Linux on a consumer +product in actual prduction en masses. Not only are their software choices +solid, they also allow you to decide that by not locking you out of your +system and granting you access to desktop & install other OSes. You are +also not limited to just Steam, you can easily install emulators on it and +insert an SD card with your favourite ROMs. When docked, it will be a staple +of your living room, a powerhouse capable of emulating likely up to PS3 even. +Speaking of docks - while it is sold separately, I like what I see. You can +turn your Steam Deck into a full on desktop experience with external monitor, +Ethernet connectivity and fully working USB ports. + +How does this compare to Nintendo's Switch handheld console? To start off, +Switch uses closed source software and actively stops you from escaping its +walled garden, often ending up banning your online profile on signs of device +modification. The device is as powerful as a ~$100 Android phone these days, +yet they get away with selling a new display as of recent for a premium. +Steam Deck is some fresh air into the handheld market as it allows complete +freedom over your device while not forcing you into an ecosystem of walled +gardens. The hardware is also much more powerful than what a Switch has. +Steam Deck is a consumer-friendly and open option for anyone that cares about +their device being open without getting banned from every accessing console's +online services. I will personally be buying a Steam Deck and be writing a review +piece when it arrives. + +Thanks for reading, +- Cernodile + +;tags:steam hardware handheld linux diff --git a/templates/index_header.html b/templates/index_header.html index 466e18a..0284394 100644 --- a/templates/index_header.html +++ b/templates/index_header.html @@ -21,4 +21,4 @@

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