Steam for Mac beta reveals possible Linux compatibility in the pipeline, penguins rejoice

Gaming on Linux? That's not something we hear every day just yet, but it looks like the good folks at Valve might be considering a penguin revolution. In one of the latest beta releases of Steam for Mac, Phoronix spotted a mention of the open-source platform in the launcher script, and we were also able to verify this code ourselves. Furthermore, the eagle-eyed Linux blog has previously seen a handful of evidence hinting Linux compatibility for Valve's Source gaming engine. We're probably still a ways off from any announcement (if ever) so for now, let's just leave the guys alone -- we don't want to distract them from bringing the Portal goodness to our Macs now, do we?

[Nightwheel Posted Apr 23rd 2010 6:05PM]

Postal 3 is going to based on source. And according to Wikipedia, there will be a Linux version too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_III

Maybe this could prove to be enough proof that Source is coming to Linux? (If this is true of course.)

[Pearl Jam Posted Apr 23rd 2010 7:26PM]

Portal rocks, bring on Portal 2!

[The Kite Eating Tree Posted Apr 23rd 2010 9:23PM]

Yes we do want to distract them from bringing it to your macs. Linux first please.

[blake101jbe Posted Apr 23rd 2010 10:37PM]

YEESSS Please!

[Capsule Gang Posted Apr 24th 2010 1:55AM]

Anybody think Steam for Android/ChromeOS is the way to go? Could equal open-source linux rumor and would combat Apple's social gaming network which will obviously be making it's way to macOS.

[Dale P Posted Apr 24th 2010 9:12AM]

In supporting Mac and Linux, Valve once again prove they are the best developer out there. Awesome news.

[cptaszek Posted Apr 24th 2010 10:54AM]

Man! Gaming is the only thing keeping me from getting a System76 laptop. This will be awesome if Steam comes to Tux.

[vgeorgiev87 Posted Apr 26th 2010 9:35AM]

imaginary cake to keep you playing , anyone?

[spyder2314 Posted Jul 16th 2010 5:34PM]

Microsoft is probably steaming mad right now over this.

[spyder2314 Posted Jul 16th 2010 5:36PM]

This is too funny.


"Garrrr! PEOPLE GET ME ANGRY HERE! ARGGHHHH!"

-Steve Ballmer

LOL!