LINUX Unplugged 529: Changing the Game
Sep 25, 2023
Data expert Alex Kretzschmar joins to discuss the massive impact of the Steam Deck on Linux. Topics include the device's influence on the Linux kernel driver, flexibility of a Linux-based emulation station, gaming deck performance and user experience, and the use of old laptops and nostalgia for outdated technology. They also touch on the switch to Tail Scale and EasyTether for home lab setup, hardware experiences and optimizations, and the placement of device ports and battery life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion about a product a year after release and its future
01:55 • 4min
The Impact of Decks on the Linux Ecosystem
05:51 • 10min
Flexibility and Advantages of a Linux-based Emulation Station
15:52 • 6min
Gaming Deck Performance and User Experience
21:37 • 12min
Device Ports and Battery Life
33:41 • 6min
Using Old Laptops and Nostalgia for Outdated Technology
40:01 • 7min
Switching to Tail Scale and EasyTether for Home Lab Game Changer
46:56 • 3min
Hardware Experiences and Optimizations
49:40 • 22min