Why does the Steam Deck run Linux? Blame Windows
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The Steam Deck and its Linux-based software are the culmination of a decade-long "hedging strategy" by Valve after the Windows 8 disaster.
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Epic won't update Fortnite to run on the Steam Deck. Tim Sweeney says Linux is 'a terrifically hard audience to serve' - Lounge - EndeavourOS
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Blame Fortnite For Why Linux Gaming Isn't Ready Yet – Part 1
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How to install Windows on Steam Deck - Reviewed
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1, 2 BLAME! on Steam
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Why I like Linux on my Steam Deck but not my desktop - this article is satire, right? : r/linux_gaming
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Steam Will Drop Support for Windows 7 and 8 Next Year
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A Gnu Way to Play: How to Get PC Games Running on Linux
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Valve delays Steam Deck launch two months to February 2022
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Linux in Aerospace: A Personal Journey