SteamOS

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STEAM OS
MEMBERS:
JAICA MIRO EZ MICHAEL YUCOR
JEAN KAREN PAO RAYMOND SEDILLO
JINKY TINGUHA DALYN RICAMONTE
CHARLINE VILLALON CHRISTIAN
VILLANOBOS
Steam OS
It is an Operating System designed by
Valve Corporation.
It is a Debian – based Linux operating
system.
Released in December 13, 2013.
It is a Free Operating System.
It is designed primarily for playing video
games in the living room.
Is video game developer and digital
distribution company.
It was founded in 1996 as a limited liability
company by former Microsoft employees
GABE NEWELL and MIKE HARRINGTON.
MIKE left VALVE after the critical acclaim
and commercial success of Half – Life.
SOME OF THE GAMES THEY DEVELOP
Half-Life Counter-Strike: GABE NEWELL
Portal Global Offensive
Left 4 Dead Dota 2
Steam OS
Can be installed your Desktop
Gaming Computer

Can also be use as a game

console displayed in your
Television
 2 Types of Interface

[1] GNOME Desktop Environment

is the default Linux desktop, since STEAMOS is a Linux-based
Operating system.
in this environment, it is like your typical Window 10
desktop, where you can watch movies in NETFLIX, listen to
your favorite music in SPOTIFY, you can even install
applications and your non-steam games that are develop for
Linux.
SteamOS Desktop

File Manager
Opened Applications

Installed Applications
Iceweasel = Firefox

Add/Remove Programs
 2 Types of Interface

[2] BIG PICTURE MODE

It is an interface or mode designed for use with your TV and
game controller, so you can enjoy your Steam games from
the comfort of your couch. With the press of a button,
Steam displays a new full-screen user interface which has
been completely redesigned for readability and interaction
on TV. It can also be used on your usual computer display.
Can be controlled using your Steam Controller (if playing in
couch) or Mouse and Keyboard (if using computer).
Big Picture Mode
 Web
Browser

Store
Tab
 Store –
Video Tab

Library
Tab
 Community
Tab

Chat/
Friends
HARDWARE REQUIREMENT
Intel or AMD 64-bit capable processor
4 GB or more RAM
200 GB or larger HDD
NVIDIA (Fermi graphics cards or newer),
Intel, or AMD graphics card (Radeon HD
5XXX or newer)
USB port for installation
UEFI boot support
Steam OS Features
Media Sharing
Media Services
Steam In-Home Streaming
Family Sharing
Parental Controls
Steam OS
As of now Steam OS is still behind in
Windows 10 due to drivers support,
since it is a Linux based OS only few
use them, that is why some of the
game developers won’t invest in
supporting Linux platforms
But since VULKAN was release, a lot
of games now are compatible or can
run in SteamOS but still your AAA
rated games like COD or Assassins’
Creed still does not support Linux
platforms
You may be interested in SteamOS if…

You are a gamer that wants to play PC games in

the living room.
You want a “HAND FREE” experience, all
controlled by a gamepad.
You mainly use Steam for your gaming needs.
 ADVANTAGES OF STEAMOS

Designed to not get in the

way (like: UAC, Firewall,
Virus scanners on Windows)
Free to use, free to hack on
Custom compositor that
keeps Steam and games
front and center
No screen tearing
Automatic Steam client and Operating System
updates
100% designed to be used from the living room
with a gamepad, and therefore provides a
smoother living room experience than
Windows or Mac OS
No need to reboot for installation of Games
Fast boot times
Supported by the largest PC games vendor,
Valve.
No need to mess with your operating system,
control panel, install/uninstall of programs.
 SteamOS may not be for you if...

You require a full desktop experience

You cannot part with games that are only
designed for Windows
 Conclusion:
Category of Operating System:
Stand-Alone OS - if it is installed in Desktop Computers.
Embedded OS - if it is in your Steam Machine.
Type of Operating System:
Real-Time OS – if you are playing online games like Dota2 it
needs to be in the real time.
Time-Sharing OS – in GNOME DE you can open a lot of
applications installed in your PC.
Network OS – by using Steam Link you link you can connect or
stream your games in your TV.