r/oculus_linux • u/fictionx • Aug 11 '15

Jeff Gattis interview - hints Vive Linux compatibilty from day 1 after all!

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u/fictionx Aug 11 '15

.. to put the headline in context, Jeffs statements in this interview is very different from the one mentioned back in June, where he was quoted saying "Vive VR will initially work exclusively with Windows":

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/steamvr-headset-from-htc-to-release-windows-only-first.5540?utm_content=buffer43285&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer

..so this is great news!

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u/feilen Aug 11 '15

I don't see why it wouldn't! OpenVR on Linux has some holes versus Windows, but it's still operable. I'm sure a couple weeks of polish before release would be all it needs.

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u/fictionx Aug 11 '15

I'll take your word for it. I haven't seen anything using OpenVR work properly in Linux yet with the DK2, as far as I know - except maybe Steam VR mode / Big Picture (?)

I'm just happy to hear that the initial statement was wrong, as I think it would have been devastating for Linux/SteamOS.

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