The base system draws from Debian 8, codenamed Debian Jessie.
Valve has built on top of the solid Debian core and optimized it for a living room experience.
Most of all, it is an open Linux platform that leaves you in full control.
you’re free to take charge of your system and install new software or content that you want.
In Valve words, what isnotSteamOS?
We expect most SteamOS users to get SteamOS preinstalled on a Steam Machine.
Users should not consider SteamOS as a replacement for their desktop operating system.
SteamOS is being designed and optimized for the living room experience.
Is all of SteamOS open source software?
That being said, you’re able to still pull up the standard Linux desktop.
How do I install SteamOS?
There are two different installation methods for SteamOS.
The recommended method is the Automated Installation method, which installs the default disk configuration.
The Expert method uses Debian Installer, which allows for some customization after an automated install step.
yo choose one of those methods below.
Automated Installation
Expert Installation
What are the SteamOS Hardware Requirements?
Processor:
Memory:
Hard Drive:
Video Card:
Additional:
