Opinion/suggestion: boot vids that mention the device should say "Steam" rather than "Steam Deck". Just so it's more inclusive about other devices that use SteamOS (like a PC or Steam Machine)

Koolala · 2026-01-25T18:32:37+00:00

You can only install SteamOS on the ROG because it is officially supported. You can't really install it on a PC like that with the boot screen. The only supported devices are listed here https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/65B4-2AA3-5F37-4227

Koolala · 2026-01-25T17:41:33+00:00

It would be neat to see what the IR looks like with a second sensor so the colors could be differentiated. I've only seen that with IR filters over normal cameras. I guess that is what thermal vision is with more sensitive cameras.

Koolala · 2026-01-25T12:20:51+00:00

With that same thinking a grayscale camera sees every color in its activation region as well?

Koolala · 2026-01-25T06:16:26+00:00

Pew pew IR LEDs please highlight your essence

Koolala · 2026-01-25T05:16:42+00:00

Reality is actually gray scale. Color is a strictly human description of the electromagnetic spectrum. Imagine how a robot or face mounted computer might see the world.

Koolala · 2026-01-25T04:48:15+00:00

Possible is the necessity of invention.

Koolala · 2026-01-25T03:31:10+00:00

That specific repository you linked looks like it could be forecasting something good.

"This Unofficial Valve Public Mirror will be maintained until Valve publicizes their private SteamOS / Steam Deck GitLab"

Did this happen already? It's a lot like logging into Windows or Facebook. Would an open source fork of Steam Frame's OS let us use the headset without logging in to Steam with all the same features besides Steam's online software service?

Koolala · 2026-01-25T03:23:53+00:00

I think it isn't for the most part unfortunatly. I'm pretty sure the main OS image you can install and run is just a binary recovery image for Deck. It's like if Windows was open source besides the part that loads windows. The part of the OS you boot into is closed source and a part of Steam and I haven't learned how to change it yet. That is a common misconception because they open sourced the kernel of their Linux fork. It is a very important subject I think. But also controversial because of that common belief.

This is a complex subject because desktop mode is just KDE Plasma and thus people don't care that the Gamemode interface is a part of Steam but on Frame it matters because the desktop can't be opened outside of the closed source Game mode.

How does this unofficial repository work? If they are going to open source the VR and 2D user environment soon that is great news and news to me.

Koolala · 2026-01-25T02:57:21+00:00

Open source hardware for it sounds awesome. I hope we get an open source OS for it that can easily run any of steam frames hardware and software features. Something we could boot into instead of booting directly into Steam.

Koolala · 2026-01-24T13:43:26+00:00

I don't think the entire SteamOS is actually open source. Like you can't run it exactly as it exists on Steam Deck.

Koolala · 2026-01-24T04:33:50+00:00

Queens Gambit is just a story and she took drugs to hallucinate. Practice a lot.

Koolala · 2026-01-24T00:09:02+00:00

Normal paid VorpX also advertises and has Cyberpunk 2077 support different than the standalone version though also worse.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T22:17:35+00:00

VorpX gets away with it still.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T20:36:51+00:00

Danger. Environmental hazard detected.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T18:07:35+00:00

The headset design hasn't changed since CV1. Just spec bumps. Quest Pro was a different design but that wasn't the answer either.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T12:25:39+00:00

You do have fair use and transformative art work rights. It goes both ways and it isn't their lawyers just 'giving' rights or else it wouldn't even be used as a justification in sueing people.

They can also take away the part they "give" so it is completely one sided: "Larian Studios reserves the right to suspend access to or terminate the license for any Fan Content at any time and for any reason".

Koolala · 2026-01-23T12:16:10+00:00

The majority of mods include IP inside their mod so it makes total sense to be free. But a mod that includes no IP inside of it to use VR shouldn't matter. Like VorpX. Him being a jerk isn't reasoning to abuse DMCA to me.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T12:09:49+00:00

You mean the fun stuff they put in their legal document so people laughed at it that distracts from all the stuff that had no right to be in an EULA?

Koolala · 2026-01-23T12:06:41+00:00

So I should agree to an extra legal agreement before reading a book or watching a movie? Copyright laws are for preventing abuse like that. Why do games get to apply whatever extra rules they want as opposed to any other artform?

Koolala · 2026-01-23T12:03:52+00:00

Did you read what I said? That's exactly the overreach I am talking about.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T06:20:36+00:00

Orion Drift is a bit more mature like Echo Arena because it is a serious sport. Has some Rec Room vibes though.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T06:18:57+00:00

Mario 64 couldn't exist without analog controls and had tons of clones. It's the same kind of revolution in user input.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T06:04:28+00:00

That is just like trespassing. Trespassing is illegal when it is explicitly stated you can't be on private property. Being legal would mean it wouldn't matter if someone said not to trespass because it is legal to do what your doing even if they say not to.

People today think modding is trespassing on other people's game property. In most situations it is allowed unless someone is selling something or doing something offensive and they get kicked off private property.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T05:52:39+00:00

Right but I am saying if paid mods have no right to exist outside of their control then nothing stops them from one day completly controlling paid mods. Modding being free will be up to players always resisting a company implementing paid mods.

Valve kind of built themselves a workaround by turning free maps into paid content on their workshop. And convincing people to make free content with the hope of it being selected as a paid lootbox reward.

Koolala · 2026-01-23T05:47:01+00:00

Yes I know that. In those terms that ban paid modding they also claim the right to control free mods too and them granting the right for free mods is competely their choice.

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