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- Comment on SteamOS outperforms Windows on almost all Legion Go S benchmarks, but Lenovo seems to want to pretend that the SteamOS version doesn't exist 10 minutes ago:
…AMD too with their counterpart…
AMD’s counterpart PSP doesn’t seem capable of what you’re suggesting. As for Intel, well, they don’t have the same comfortable lead anymore so I strongly doubt they’re going to try anything like that, making it a moot point.
Given that, do you think that all those millions of fully secret lines of code cannot render you unable to use your PC, even if just temporarily?
I never said that, so I don’t know what you’re arguing against. Of course they can remotely disable an install of Windows. But being able to brick a device, rendering it a mere paperweight forevermore? That is what I am saying is not possible, and I’m fairly sure I’m right about that.
As for the UEFI shenanigans, well that’s a feature of UEFI, not a bug. However there is a level of trust you’re supposed to be able to have in your OS not to mess with it, and is just a sign of Microsoft’s arrogance that they do.
- Comment on SteamOS outperforms Windows on almost all Legion Go S benchmarks, but Lenovo seems to want to pretend that the SteamOS version doesn't exist 1 day ago:
Yes, I am aware of Nintendo’s hubris. However, that Does Not prove that Microsoft is capable of doing the same. In fact, I think if they could it would be a Pretty Fluffing Big Deal that would be talked about a lot more. However your comment is the first I’ve ever seen mention of the possibility of Microsoft doing it, so I’d really love to see a source.
It does remain to be seen whether the ROG Xbox Ally devices will have a locked down bootloader, but I still very much doubt it.
- Comment on SteamOS outperforms Windows on almost all Legion Go S benchmarks, but Lenovo seems to want to pretend that the SteamOS version doesn't exist 1 day ago:
Like Nintendo, they can basically just brick your device
What? No they can’t, stop spreading bullshit. If that was the case it would be much, much harder to install a different OS. I can tell you from experience though that it’s no harder than any other x86 PC.
- Comment on 8BitDo announces it's controllers now have Steam/SteamOS compatibility 1 week ago:
Fluff yeah!!
- Comment on 8BitDo announces it's controllers now have Steam/SteamOS compatibility 1 week ago:
I have a Pro 2 and my only complaint with it with “SteamOS” (Bazzite) is that the back paddles don’t actually work with Steam Input directly. You can program them with the Ultimate Software, but that means they’re stuck only repeating the input of another button on the controller. So if this update brings full Steam Input support that would be awesome, as it would mean you can set all kinds of other functions to them. Plus not having to use a seperate software, and controller-based profiles, would be awesome.
- Comment on SteamOS 3.7.13 update gets fixes for more handhelds, fixes WiFi regression on Steam Deck OLED 2 weeks ago:
I think there has always been more than one meaning to it. To me it’s also meant “requires a full reinstall/restore to get working again, either through normal means, or using a special tool/method”. Like, full loss of data but not completely broken.
Anything less than that though, like a system freeze that only requires a hard reset, definitely doesn’t count.
- Comment on Microsoft dives into the handheld gaming PC wars with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally 5 weeks ago:
There’s two versions of the Z2E, the one that is labelled “AI” has an NPU. More than any LLM crap, those NPUs can be really good for local ML features that increase accessibility for people. As for how well that’ll be supported on Linux, I’m not sure.
On the point if your edit, MSFT have said that it’s going to support third-party stores directly in their game interface. I think it’s fairly unlikely that they’re going to break from their already exisiting Xbox controller input scheme. They already have a monopoly there, even third-party devices like the Legion Go use the Xbox layout and input scheme.
- Comment on Microsoft dives into the handheld gaming PC wars with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally 5 weeks ago:
I don’t think there’s going to be a bunch of difference with the Z2 over the Z1, and you’ve gotta remember that they’re just 8000/9000 CPUs with Radeon graphics. AMD open sources their drivers too.
- Comment on Microsoft dives into the handheld gaming PC wars with the Asus ROG Xbox Ally 5 weeks ago:
This is going to appeal more to regular consumers over enthusiasts.
- Comment on ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds announced, the first real Steam Deck competition 5 weeks ago:
Wtf is this headline? Even if you don’t count any of the previous Windows handhelds, the Legion Go S with SteamOS is absolutely a competitor to the Steam Deck, with a way faster chip.
- Comment on Discord's CTO is just as worried about enshittification as you are 5 weeks ago:
You’re very unpleasant. Have a nice day!
- Comment on Discord's CTO is just as worried about enshittification as you are 5 weeks ago:
Yes, and? In Arturia’s case, it would mean that their very expensive to produce software could be sold by a competitor.
- Comment on Discord's CTO is just as worried about enshittification as you are 5 weeks ago:
Not every single thing that’s non-FOSS is enshittified, sometimes things cost A Lot of money to develop and those involved deserve to be paid. A good example of such software is Arturia’s V Collection, a music/synthesiser program that requires access to original synths to recreate them. You own your license and can deregister it and sell your key to someone else.
- Comment on How to get GeForce NOW on Steam Deck, SteamOS 1 month ago:
If any Steam Deck owners are in the chat, would they be able to post their
/etc/os-releasefile’s contents? I think I could get this working under Bazzite, and after that it would be pretty easy to write a bash script to do it automatically. If you don’t want to share the whole thing, I specifically need:NAME="XXX" VERSION_ID=X.X.X VARIANT_ID=XXX
- Comment on How to get GeForce NOW on Steam Deck, SteamOS 1 month ago:
I wish this worked on my Lenovo Legion Go running Bazzite. Checking the logs, it is indeed erroring on the OS, but it also is having an issue with some dependency or another.
- Comment on Opps. Halp? 1 month ago:
If it’s 99% isopropyl then it’s probably fine to leave it on now, as it has really low conductivity. The warmth from being on will also help evaporate it faster.
- Comment on With the Legion Go S, we can now directly compare performance between official builds of SteamOS and Windows 1 month ago:
Well, technically speaking, neither would be emulation because both systems are running on x86.
- Comment on Valve's huge Steam Deck update is now ready for everyone, including rival AMD handhelds 1 month ago:
Yeah, and I think they will support non-handheld devices for using the SteamOS branding. I think we’ll end up seeing a MiniPC using one of AMDs APUs at some point soon that has official support.
- Comment on Valve's huge Steam Deck update is now ready for everyone, including rival AMD handhelds 1 month ago:
I find the scroll wheel handy when I’m using the controllers attached, both for desktop mode and there are some games I use it in, like Stardew Valley.
- Comment on 8BitDo Ultimate 2 is getting full Steam Input support for more buttons 2 months ago:
Yeah I end up programming them with the Ultimate Software, usually to the stick buttons, but it would be nice to set them to stuff like bringing up the Steam Keyboard. There’s already a switch on the back of those so you could have a Steam Input mode and a Ultimate Software mode easily.
- Comment on Valve’s Proton, the reason most Steam Deck games work, has a version 10.0 beta to try 2 months ago:
Valve also contribute heavily upstream into the Wine project, but there are some fixes which “couldn’t” be upstreamed until v10. As well, the most recent Linux kernel has added some changes which specifically help with Wine and gaming.
- Comment on Discord CEO steps down, replaced with former Activision Blizzard CSO as they work towards being a public company 2 months ago:
Does Microsoft own Discord?
- Comment on Neverway is a horror RPG Stardew Valley from one of the artists behind Celeste 2 months ago:
Have you never recommended a game to someone by referencing a game they know that it’s similar too?
- Comment on How to install Minecraft on the Steam Deck 3 months ago:
How do you mean? Modrinth modpacks do this automatically (on the website), and I’m pretty certain Prism automatically downloads new versions of the modpack that are compatible.
- Comment on How to install Minecraft on the Steam Deck 3 months ago:
I mean, Prism makes it dead simple, probably moreso than even just a single mod because you can do it from the “Create Instance” menu.
- Comment on How to install Minecraft on the Steam Deck 3 months ago:
There’s also a couple modpacks on Modrinth for the deck that include Controlify alongside some graphics mods to make things run smoothly: modrinth.com/…/minecraft-steam-deck-edition
- Comment on The Phawx got real SteamOS running on the ROG Ally 3 months ago:
Oh, sorry if I came across like I thought you were correcting me. I’m just, it’s been a big day, maybe I shouldn’t be commenting on the internet 😅
- Comment on The Phawx got real SteamOS running on the ROG Ally 3 months ago:
Yeah I do understand the differences, that’s why I said they are essentially the same, because to a less tech-inclined end-user they function in the same way.
I dunno, I guess I just don’t super understand the hype around SteamOS coming to desktop. I do get the excitement for OEM devices with it though.
- Comment on The Phawx got real SteamOS running on the ROG Ally 3 months ago:
As well, Bazzite is for all intents and purposes just SteamOS with support for other handhelds. It runs the exact same gamemode package that the Deck does.
- Comment on The impossible Steam Deck update just dropped. 3 months ago:
Yeah it’s definitely an interesting and unique design, so it doesn’t exactly surprise me that it costs AU$525. Disability tax is kind of a fact of life honestly, between products being for a smaller niche of the community, and the knowledge that insurance of some sort is often paying for it. Comparatively though, Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller starts at only AU$130, but that isn’t really a full controller OOTB. You need at least a couple of joysticks, and a few more buttons, which cost almost as much as the controller again, pushing up towards the cost of the Byowave device. However, it’s a fully extensible platform using simple 3.5mm TS and TRS for buttons, analogue triggers and sticks. Plus two USB-A inputs for joysticks as well. This allows for much more specialised inputs such as Sip and Puff switches, but these start at US$325.
I guess my point is that it’s not great, but it’s not terrible either for certain niches.