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Newell: Windows 8 "catastrophe" driving Valve to embrace Linux
Burn baby burn!

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/07/st...ace-linux/



I already use Steam in Linux through Crossover (sexied up wine), but Valve has already stated Steam and Left For Dead 2 specifically will be released for Linux this year. w00t w00t.
07-25-2012 11:11 PM
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RE: Newell: Windows 8 "catastrophe" driving Valve to embrace Linux
Quote:Newell is not a disinterested third party. Valve makes money from the commission it takes on Steam sales. Windows 8, with its built-in Windows Store, challenges that revenue source. Features such as Xbox LIVE integration could make the Windows Store and Windows 8 a more appealing platform for gamers and developers alike than Steam.

taking what he says with a grain of salt...

Not saying Win8 will be a success, but The guy's certainly not an independent 3rd party...
07-26-2012 12:39 AM
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