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With SteamOS Expanding Beyond Steam Deck, Is It Game Over For Bazzite?
The recent announcements from Valve and Lenovo about expanding SteamOS beyond the Steam Deck have left many wondering if it’s game over for alternative Linux distributions like Bazzite. In a recent PSA, Kyle Gospodnetich, the creator of Bazzite, assured fans that his project isn’t going anywhere.
But let’s examine the situation further. While Valve’s move to expand SteamOS might seem like a threat to Bazzite, it’s essential to understand what each platform brings to the table. Unlike SteamOS, Bazzite is designed to make up for its shortcomings, such as immutability preventing package installs when needed, lack of printing, lack of secure boot, and lack of drive encryption.
Bazzite has carved out a niche by supporting a broader range of devices compared to Valve’s official offering. In fact, it supports many handheld gaming consoles that SteamOS might not, including those from GPD, OneXPlayer, and Ayaneo. This flexibility is what sets Bazzite apart and makes it appealing to power users.
As Gospodnetich emphasized in his PSA, the Bazzite team can implement new features quickly due to its nimbleness, a significant advantage over Valve’s slow-paced approach to software development. In other words, while SteamOS might become more widely available, it won’t necessarily displace Bazzite or render it obsolete.
On the contrary, the post-SteamOS world will likely see Bazzite filling in some of the gaps that SteamOS can’t or won’t fill. This reality is a blessing for power users who require customizations and flexibility to run their systems smoothly.
Source: www.forbes.com
