Late Night Linux – Episode 360

Nov 18, 2025

Excitement brews over Valve's new hardware, featuring a Steam controller and the Steam Frame VR headset. A lively debate on the controller's design and ergonomics follows. The hosts dive into Steam Frame's specs and its innovative use of SteamOS3 and KDE Plasma. On the flip side, Mozilla faces backlash for its new AI initiatives, especially regarding privacy ethics. Discussions surface about potential forks of Firefox and the implications of web agents on user experience. Community reactions highlight disillusionment with Mozilla's direction.

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INSIGHT

Valve Expands Linux Gaming Ecosystem

Valve's new hardware trio (controller, Steam Machine, Steam Frame) signals a serious push to expand Linux gaming beyond the Steam Deck.
The Steam Frame's ability to run SteamOS 3 with KDE Plasma and act standalone or paired with a PC blurs lines between headset and PC.

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Hybrid Architecture Enables Broad Game Support

ARM standalone VR plus x86 streaming support creates a hybrid platform for PC and mobile workflows.
Valve's use of x86-to-ARM translation aims to run many existing Windows games on the ARM-based Steam Frame.

ADVICE

Use Steam Machine As A Development Target

Treat the Steam Machine as a versatile PC: install any OS or dev tools you need rather than accepting a locked console experience.
Use the device for both play and development to leverage a single affordable platform for testing and shipping games.

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