SteamOS question

devs will have to use OpenGL instead of DirectX

Why is this bad?

Seems like you dont know what exactly DX and OpenGL are.

1st, all cross platform devs and some Windows devs already use OpenGL
2nd, yes, that would work, but would require you picking up your computer and bringing it over to the TV, extra work cabling, or some other workaround. I don't see how it would be easier than using a device designed to do that.

It's so that you can have your desktop in another room and still play on your living room couch. A convenience thing for some people.

Also, what's wrong with OpenGL? PS3 uses a tweaked version of it by the way, as D3D is a Microsoft thing

There are only two options:
1) You really do not know what you are talking about
2) You are guy from MS

Can't tell if trolling or just really really dumb.

Thirst: from what they said: faster on linux (need to wait for that)

Secondly, the streaming allow you not having to move your big tower downstair for example, you will not have a weird tower in your living room.
Moreover, streaming is not only for living room: for instance you can stream to your laptop into your garden (playing on the sun a dream).

Finally you can get rid of your tower in your bedroom (get it on the attic for example) , and still play it in your bedroom, but this time, you don't have the noise of fans (which in my case are pretty noisy and annoying)

That a couple of use you can have of it. ;)

Steam does not force you to change anything, if you're happy with your setup, keep using it. SteamOS and steam box are about extending the reach of steam to the console people.

not sure if trolling or just dumb

tl;dr OP is a windows fanboy.

I have no idea what any of this stuff means, but I'm fairly confident you don't either. I'm just capable of admitting it.

I sure you don't know anything about game development at all. OpenGL is not some crazy alien technology, it's actually used on PS3 and many others non-Micro$oft consoles, also it's faster than Directx.

I am quite sure Valve must be working on a better solution, like using Wine to run the Windows games directly, but it will take time since Linux video drivers are awful.

For now let's wait and see. If everything works out, I will finally be able to get rid of this computer cancer called Windows.

As it was said, u can launch ANY game from steam on SteamOS. So it doesnt matter for wich platform game was developed for. They are using a streaming game techonology from PS4 services as was announced long time ago.

Currently PS ises OpenGL. And for your information DirectX will most likely come to Linux since M$ is holding it back anyway...

It's pretty simple: Gabe doesn't want to rely on a single OS so he makes his own.
The SteamBox is a way to spread his OS and probably some console gamers jump on the train, too. It's true that the SteamBox is only for those that a)don't have enough money to afford a real PC and b)can't connect their PC to their TV for some reasons

Wait. Maybe in future we can play some PS4 from streaming service on steamOS - that would be greatful.

There are already Linux games on Steam. Click. Devs won't be forced to make Linux games. You won't be forced to play them.

For the second thing. I'm gonna buy Raspberry PI, connect it to my TV and stream games without moving my whole computer to the living room. That's what it's for.

OHHH, THE IRONY

What I hate about SteamOS is the interface. It's slow and lags a lot.

Another thing I hate. The ON button in the SteamMachine model #2 is kind of cheap and breaks easily.

I think that you are the victim of Microsoft's marketing scheme...saying that DirectX basically is #1 technology for gaming.

Also I don't get why you seems all upset by this...it's not like they are forcing you to use it anyway.

"I’m pretty happy with my PC Gaming setup, do I have to buy a new piece of hardware now?
No. Everything that we’ve been doing on Steam for the last 10 years will continue to move forward."

So what's the fuss about it?

OpenGL vs Direct X is also about more than just performances.