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Valve revises Steam survey to show Linux at 3.58%
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Valve has updated its Steam Hardware and Software Survey for December 2025, raising the Linux market share from an initial 3.19% to a record 3.58%. This adjustment highlights growing adoption of Linux for gaming, driven partly by the Steam Deck. Windows remains dominant at 94.23%, with macOS at 2.18%.
An article argues that SteamOS has demonstrated the viability of Linux desktops that diverge from the traditional Windows interface. The piece highlights how such systems can activate a desktop mode only when necessary. Published on January 24, 2026, it challenges conventional design assumptions in open-source operating systems.
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The Wine project has released version 11.0, enhancing the ability to run Windows applications on Linux and macOS systems. This update unifies 32-bit and 64-bit support and introduces performance boosts for gaming and other software. It aligns with ongoing efforts to improve compatibility, particularly for SteamOS users.
Battlefield 6 is facing significant cheating issues on PC. Its anti-cheat system is also preventing compatibility with SteamOS. Critics suggest removing the system to resolve these problems.
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A YouTuber experimented with installing Bazzite, a Linux distribution inspired by SteamOS, on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld to achieve a smoother gaming experience than Windows 11. The test revealed improved interface responsiveness but highlighted hardware compatibility issues and inconsistent functionality. Performance in games showed minor gains in fluidity without major boosts in frame rates.