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Late Night Linux Late Night Linux – Episode 368
Jan 13, 2026
Excitement brews over Valve's upcoming Steam hardware, despite concerns about pricing leaks. The Linux gaming market shows promise, reaching a 3.58% share. Cloud gaming is set to expand with GeForce NOW coming to Linux. A controversial decision by GNOME raises eyebrows as middle-click paste is removed, sparking debate on usability. Meanwhile, Google causes frustration by restricting Android source code releases to twice a year. In a positive turn, Bose opens up its API after product discontinuation, promoting sustainability and community innovation.
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ARM Gaming Through Translation Layers
- Valve is investing in translation layers (Proton + FEX) to make x86 Windows games run on ARM Linux, widening platform reach.
- Canonical's Steam snap with FEX for ARM64 shows this approach is becoming accessible beyond Valve's own hardware.
Linux Marketshare On Steam Is Growing
- Steam's December survey shows Linux hitting 3.58% on Steam, its highest recorded share and a sign of growth.
- The uptick likely correlates with SteamOS/Snap adoption rather than a massive distro shift.
GeForce NOW Validates Linux As A Platform
- NVIDIA bringing GeForce NOW to Linux signals commercial recognition of Linux as a consumer platform.
- Native clients (not just browser wrappers) strengthen streaming options for Linux gamers.
