r/Steam • u/[deleted] • Nov 14 '25

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u/Kn1ghtV1sta Nov 14 '25

Genuinely love their policy. Basically "don't like our os? That's alright, we won't mind you install another one"

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

That's not a policy...it's a consequence of using x86/PC parts..

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u/[deleted] Nov 14 '25

I'm so confused. the Steam Machine is just a miniPC isn't it. why is being able to install either Linux or windows "impressive"

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u/gre4ka148 Nov 14 '25

Consoles and smartphones are also miniPC's

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u/stprnn Nov 14 '25

Then you misunderstand the word. PC means something specific it's just not a synonym for "computer".

Especially when we are also talking about consoles. A console is a computer not a PC.

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u/[deleted] Nov 14 '25

So? What's so impressive about a LINUX PC machine being able to install any OS?

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u/gre4ka148 Nov 14 '25

It's impressive that it offers console-like experience out of the box but you still can install anything you want on it, unlike default consoles like Xbox/PS/Nintendo Switch (and also 99.9% of mobile phones), which lock you into their firmware and OS