… Amid the RAM crisis, the console-ish Linux-powered PC has been delayed, and Valve can only hope to get it out sometime in 2026. But on the software side, SteamOS is preparing to support the upcoming hardware. That's according to the newest preview release of SteamOS, version 3.8.0. …
… But the open-source nature of Linux and the deep collaboration in its community mean that this and other updates could boost the performance of gaming on Linux laptops and desktops.
… First improvements already released Microsoft has already taken the first steps towards a better Windows 11 by adjusting the way updates are installed—updates are skippable during Windows setup and Windows will let you shut down your system without installing pending updates. …
… I could even see myself trying out Linux on the desktop, though I confess I'd probably keep it dual-booting at first. And maybe using SteamOS or a derivative like Bazzite, just to satiate my degenerate gaming needs. …