Since Gabe was talking about how terrible windows 8 is...

paramite12 · 07-27-2012, 04:47 PM

Just an idea here, I think that Valve should make their own OS. An OS designed for video game developers and players, by what I consider to be one of the best developers out there. Think about it, Steam OS, a cheaper better alternative to windows that hasn't been watered down to near stupefying levels. The only reason I support windows is because almost all video games require it. Well, it's pretty much a pipe dream though...

TheCutThroatNOM · 07-27-2012, 04:48 PM

I'm sure they'll get right on that. :P

DDMan · 07-27-2012, 04:48 PM

No profit.

tmwfte · 07-27-2012, 04:51 PM

Easier to continue supporting the three "big" operating systems and wait for Google to expand Android to PC.

Wolfrip_Sixshot · 07-27-2012, 04:52 PM

I am sure if Valve created its own OS it would be a lot better then any form of windows.

It's a pity microsoft has the market firmly under its boot.

mail box · 07-27-2012, 04:59 PM

As long as there are no hats, I suppose the Gabe OS idea.

rmartinezdl · 07-27-2012, 05:23 PM

Nah, I wont load an OS just to play my games. Im fine with W7

kehcorpz · 07-27-2012, 05:26 PM

And then porn companies should make an OS for porn. Sports companies an OS for Sports.

It makes no sense.

warheat1990 · 07-27-2012, 05:30 PM

Steam OS™, Coming in 2020. Valve time.

NuclearKangaroo · 07-27-2012, 05:31 PM

haha right, why not make his own computers while hes into that?

MushRush66 · 07-27-2012, 05:33 PM

I just can't wait for the touchscreen metro interface - especially after I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and forget to wash my hands.

w00ties · 07-27-2012, 05:35 PM

As much as I love Steam, I don't think anyone could develop an PC operating system around gaming. There are so many other important functions that are necessary on PC.

If they were to design a fully functioning operating system that supports just about every function that Windows does, then I have full confidence in Valves ability to make a solid product. Although if it's strictly a gaming platform then I doubt people would be thrilled about confining their PCs to that limitation. Plus, think about all the programs and applications that would have to be redesigned just to be supported by a new operating system.

Wolfrip_Sixshot · 07-27-2012, 05:37 PM

I think some people don't know what a OS means.

If Valve was to create a OS it would perform all the basic tasks our current ones do.

kehcorpz · 07-27-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MushRush66

I just can't wait for the touchscreen metro interface - especially after I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and forget to wash my hands.

Use your p........

Nevermind.

Washell · 07-27-2012, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paramite12

Think about it, Steam OS, a cheaper better alternative to windows

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfrip_Sixshot

I am sure if Valve created its own OS it would be a lot better then any form of windows.

Why? Because out here in the real world a 300 man company specialized in gaming and digital distribution doesn't just magic up a new OS with both the universal hardware and software support that Windows enjoys after being a market leader for this long, as well as having it be "better and cheaper". As a new product it would be buggier, crappier and knowing Valve, come with a ton of absent features that will be shipped soon™.

At best, they'd do a Valve/steam Linux distribution at which point there's still the issue of very few games having a Linux version.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kehcorpz

Use your p........

Nevermind.

Pen-nose? (Yes, totally safe for work)

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paramite12 Join Date: Mar 2011 Reputation: 19 Posts: 161	Since Gabe was talking about how terrible windows 8 is... Just an idea here, I think that Valve should make their own OS. An OS designed for video game developers and players, by what I consider to be one of the best developers out there. Think about it, Steam OS, a cheaper better alternative to windows that hasn't been watered down to near stupefying levels. The only reason I support windows is because almost all video games require it. Well, it's pretty much a pipe dream though...

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07-27-2012, 04:48 PM	#2
TheCutThroatNOM Join Date: Oct 2009 Reputation: 11 Posts: 106	I'm sure they'll get right on that. :P

07-27-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
DDMan Join Date: Apr 2012 Reputation: 4 Posts: 77	No profit.

07-27-2012, 04:51 PM	#4
tmwfte Join Date: Feb 2012 Reputation: 1388 Posts: 3,793	Easier to continue supporting the three "big" operating systems and wait for Google to expand Android to PC.

07-27-2012, 04:52 PM	#5
Wolfrip_Sixshot Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 424 Posts: 2,573	I am sure if Valve created its own OS it would be a lot better then any form of windows. It's a pity microsoft has the market firmly under its boot.

07-27-2012, 04:59 PM	#6
mail box Join Date: Jun 2012 Reputation: 134 Posts: 208	As long as there are no hats, I suppose the Gabe OS idea.

07-27-2012, 05:23 PM	#7
rmartinezdl Join Date: Feb 2011 Reputation: 221 Posts: 2,260	Nah, I wont load an OS just to play my games. Im fine with W7

07-27-2012, 05:26 PM	#8
kehcorpz Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Reputation: 416 Posts: 1,023	And then porn companies should make an OS for porn. Sports companies an OS for Sports. It makes no sense.

07-27-2012, 05:30 PM	#9
warheat1990 Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Reputation: 26 Posts: 113	Steam OS™, Coming in 2020. Valve time.

07-27-2012, 05:31 PM	#10
NuclearKangaroo Join Date: Dec 2010 Reputation: 714 Posts: 4,941	haha right, why not make his own computers while hes into that?

07-27-2012, 05:33 PM	#11
MushRush66 Join Date: Nov 2010 Reputation: 414 Posts: 1,050	I just can't wait for the touchscreen metro interface - especially after I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and forget to wash my hands.

07-27-2012, 05:35 PM	#12
w00ties Join Date: Sep 2004 Reputation: 285 Posts: 3,755	As much as I love Steam, I don't think anyone could develop an PC operating system around gaming. There are so many other important functions that are necessary on PC. If they were to design a fully functioning operating system that supports just about every function that Windows does, then I have full confidence in Valves ability to make a solid product. Although if it's strictly a gaming platform then I doubt people would be thrilled about confining their PCs to that limitation. Plus, think about all the programs and applications that would have to be redesigned just to be supported by a new operating system.

07-27-2012, 05:37 PM	#13
Wolfrip_Sixshot Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 424 Posts: 2,573	I think some people don't know what a OS means. If Valve was to create a OS it would perform all the basic tasks our current ones do.