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bydgatwood ( 11270 ) writes:
Just curious how much SteamOS contributes to that total.
byrsilvergun ( 571051 ) writes:
But that's probably worldwide. There's an estimated 60 million desktops in America though. So I think it's safe to say that a lot of if not most of that is steam decks.
That doesn't really help desktop Linux adoption because not very many people use a steam deck as a desktop. I came across one YouTuber doing it because they killed their main desktop PC but beyond that most people are going to use it for gaming only. Maybe some movies and lite web browsing.
That means a lot of the software that locks pe
bygeekmux ( 1040042 ) writes:
But that's probably worldwide. There's an estimated 60 million desktops in America though. So I think it's safe to say that a lot of if not most of that is steam decks.
* looks over at the rather obvious handheld form-factor that is Steam Deck *
Ifthat is now considered a “desktop”, then I’m guessing my full-sized tower chassis is now classified as either an MMA weight training aide or a medieval torture device, depending on local gun laws.
Perhaps I should stop complaining before someone doubles down and re-defines what a “desk” isn’t anymore.
byLuniticusTheSane ( 1195389 ) writes:
If it makes you feel any better, I can set my Steamdeck on top of my desk.
Seriously though, I have a USB hub with HDMI out. I plug my steamdeck into it and get a keyboard, mouse, external HDD, and a real monitor.
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bygeekmux ( 1040042 ) writes:
If it makes you feel any better, I can set my Steamdeck on top of my desk.
Seriously though, I have a USB hub with HDMI out. I plug my steamdeck into it and get a keyboard, mouse, external HDD, and a real monitor.
Ironically enough I have an identical setup for a Legion Go gaming deck.
My local SFF chapter and the tower chassis brigade would still like to investigate to know which full-sized USB port marketing plugged into and hurt Linus with.
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