[Skoofoo]

Before Windows 8, Valve seemingly couldn't care less about Linux! It bothers me how Valve tries to make itself out to be Linux's best friend nowadays. They also talk about open source a lot despite them ever releasing only proprietary software.

[xanderstrike]

Leaks from years ago show that the Steam client and Source have both had Linux versions in development since around the time of the Mac beta in 2010 (two years before Windows 8) [0]. Also they've supported Linux servers forever, so you can hardly say they couldn't care less. Also also, haven't they pushed some stuff upstream and spurred interest and development in open source drivers? That's more than many companies that publish proprietary software on Linux.

Windows 8 may have pushed them over the line, and they may only be moving to Linux in order to make more money. Is that really a problem though? I think it's the breakthrough into the mainstream that Linux has been waiting for for decades.

[0] http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=valve_ste...

[JungleGymSam]

So because the ice cream truck was late to reach your house, and used to only sell frozen yogurt, you don't want ice cream anymore?

[aclevernickname]

Seemingly.

They've only been running all their servers on Linux PC's for upwards of 10 years now.

[hatchoo]

If they have their own agenda, why should it matter? If this benefits them and Linux, why would this development be bad?