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Steam's new Mac client hints at Linux support
Not so fast. Over at Phoronix, they've found a sliver of evidence that Valve is indeed working on Linux support. In the source code of the Steam launcher for Mac, you can clearly see the reference -- "$UNAME == "Linux" and PLATFORM=linux32.
As Phoronix states, there's really no reason for Valve to build in a platform check for Linux unless they're making references to Linux elsewhere in the Steam code. This is the Mac launcher, after all, so why include a check for penguins?
Rumors began about two years ago that Valve was working on the port, and this certainly seems to indicate that it may finally materialize. Presumably you'll be able to re-download your previously purchased Windows games on Linux as you can with the Mac version.
Now all Linux needs for the average Joe is an iTunes port, but I'm sure Apple is working on that...
Oh, my sides!
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Subscribe to commentsWilliam WolfApr 22nd 2010 9:12AM
I can finally rid myself of Windows once this happens. [Currently Duel Booting]
And if Valve comes through then other big name gaming companies will follow suit. [Hopefully]
OskieeApr 22nd 2010 9:25AM
Oh god yes. I dont use linux at all right now, and thats only because of my games... if Linux support came for games like WoW and steam, i wouldnt hesitate supporting the penguin.
FloApr 22nd 2010 9:31AM
:o :-) :-D
EvenioApr 22nd 2010 8:43PM
Gotta say, being able to play Portal 2 on all 3 of the operating systems on my Hackintosh (and pick up wherever I left off, no less) would be pretty sweet.