Why support it? Their specialty is Linux.
this post was submitted on 08 Jul 2026
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Per the article:
But because many anti-cheat apps still aren’t compatible with Linux (hence, SteamOS), installing Windows on Steam hardware is currently the only way that gamers can enjoy titles that require them.
So it looks like Valve is at least giving tools for running Windows on their hardware for those that really really want that kernel level malware, I mean anti-cheat, to play a certain game.
I was talking to a couple of people about my positive experience faming on Linux since I switched recently, and one of them seemed really interested since he hates Windows.
The other guy mentioned “But some games still don’t work. Certain multiplayer games have kernel-level anti-cheat that doesn’t work on linux.” and I saw the first guy visibly lose interest even though I would have bet money he was going to actually try linux before. So I asked him “Do you play competitive multiplayer games?” “No, not really.”
The fact that linux can’t run every game is apparently a turn-off for some people, even if they aren’t games they want to play.
I don't usually like competitive games, but there is one now that i actively want to play (just came out with a pve mode) and the devs/publishers have specifically disabled Linux support in the kernel level malware.
The thing is that people don't want to get that new game that that seems so fun to find out that it doesn't actually work. Other games not working is seen as a sign of potential future trouble.
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they are probably just providing the windows drivers that their vendors already have for the components inside the hardware they're selling.
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Microsoft has done the same thing for years. They provide software, drivers and workarounds for unsupported scenarios while making it clear they won't provide full support. Seems fair.
After working with Microsoft at the enterprise level I can say with confidence they do not offer full support on anything.
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If I see someone installing windows on a steam machine, I’m losing it.
There were people doing that with their Steam Decks day 1
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Dude, I hope GoatSynagogue gets paid to be a kernel level anti cheat shill. They're ALL over this comment section defending it and windows and toxic community slop multiplayer games. Maybe they work on anti-cheat software and drink the koolaid?
Those plucky Windows users love to hack hardware to get their niche software running. Good for them.
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Seems like Microsoft is who should be supporting Windows. It isn't like Valve can fix Windows issues as Windows isn't open source.
Valve offering drivers and notes is what they are able to offer for someone else's proprietary product.
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Why is this headline so awful to read?
Valve releases drivers and notes to make Windows work on Steam hardware, however, they refuse to officially support it though. They won't offer support for "Windows on Steam Hardware," and provide resources "as is".
More readable version.
I absolutely hate how articles always omit the "and" from titles. Instead of "Bob and Steve run for office" they just say "Bob, Steve, run for office".
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It's not the OS they planned on working with for the Steam Deck. It's nice they supplied drivers at all for those who chose to do so.
Other than the broad "Microsoft hate" people is thinking about, there are two reason I can think about; and none about Gaben being a Microsoft's scorned ex-employer.
- conflict of interest: Microsoft's EEE. Look it up. If they rule the OS on which majority of Steam Hardware work on, Microsoft rules on a competitors against it's "Xbox experience".
- Microsoft doesn't allow open source drivers to officially run on Windows. Any hardware driver must be done, paid, by close doors at Valve and no extra help as the whole community around mesa and affiliated. There's a reason why Valve is skipping Nvidia on basically everything.
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