December 31st, 2023 | I forked SteamOS for my living room PC
Jan 1, 2024
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Topics include modifying SteamOS for living room PCs, Sony software updates breaking movie theater projectors, a scale model of the solar system in Sweden, the intricacies of AMD's vintage Lance Ethernet chip, and setting up an open source mesh network. Plus, a personal narrative about plagiarism cases at Harvard College.
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Quick takeaways
Modifying SteamOS 3 allows users to customize the operating system for their own needs and preferences.
Bazite is an OCI image that provides expanded hardware support and enhanced gaming experiences across different devices.
Deep dives
Modifying Linux Distribution for Steam Deck
In this episode, a user shares their colorful journey of modifying SteamOS 3, a Linux distribution used by the portable gaming device Steam Deck. They explore SteamOS' updating system, work with the heavily modified kernel, and successfully make their own changes to the operating system.
Bazite: Alternative Operating System for Gaming
Bazite is an OCI image designed for diverse hardware environments like the Steam Deck, Home Theater PCs, and desktop computers. Built on Fedora, Bazite offers expanded hardware support, pre-installed NVIDIA drivers, full hardware accelerated codec support, and Microsoft's Xbox controller support to enhance gaming experiences across different devices.
Chaos Caused by Sony Software Update
A Sony software update resulted in several movie theaters, including the Alamo draft house, being plunged into darkness and having to cancel screenings. The issue is believed to have been caused by the expiration of an encryption certificate on movie files, highlighting potential broader implications for the industry. Discussions in the comments focused on the consequences of Sony ceasing their digital cinema services, the process for renewing certificates, and the financial burden on cinema owners.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on December 31st, 2023.
This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai
(00:51): I forked SteamOS for my living room PC Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38823101&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:38): Bazzite – a SteamOS-like OCI image for desktop, living room, and handheld PCs Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38828040&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:49): Sony software updates breaks movie theater projectors Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38825623&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:37): Bun, JavaScript, and TCO Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38823673&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(08:28): A 1690s Peanut is Reborn Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38823304&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(10:04): Sweden Solar System Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38823482&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(12:33): Meshtastic: An open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38829448&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(14:18): I Vote on Plagiarism Cases at Harvard College. Gay's Getting Off Easy Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38828804&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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