Is it possible to install linux on a steam machine?

I would really like to use the system for emulation and GZDoom (especially on the portable steam machine) but it's probably not possible on Steam-OS.

EDIT: I know that Steam-OS is linux, but it is a stripped-down version (no file management, no desktop and no media playback) and I'd rather use something more versatile.

EDIT: I'm an idiot. You can use the desktop and file management in SteamOS (darn you, Forbes for lying).

Best Answer

Actually, Steam-Os is running Linux(Debian linux)! The machine pre-installed Steam. Every time you boot up, the system automatically run Steam in Big Picture mode.

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Can Steam run Linux?

With Steam distribution on Windows, Mac OS, and now Linux, plus the buy-once, play-anywhere promise of Steam Play, our games are available to everyone, regardless what type of computer they're running. That's huge.\u201d

Does Steam work with Ubuntu?

Steam can be installed in Ubuntu 20.04 through the Ubuntu 20.04 package repository and the official Steam Debian package.

How do I install Steam on Linux?

Install Steam from Ubuntu package repository

Confirm that the multiverse Ubuntu repository is enabled: $ sudo add-apt-repository multiverse $ sudo apt update.

Install Steam package: $ sudo apt install steam.

Use your desktop menu to start Steam or alternatively execute the following command: $ steam.

What Linux distros does Steam support?

Currently, Steam for Linux is only supported on the most recent version of Ubuntu LTS with the Unity, Gnome, or KDE desktops.

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