Steam OS up for download

It's not up on the official steam OS site, but can be found here: http://repo.steampowered.com/download/

Official beta site: http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/beta/

How to build your own steam machine (includes link to download Steam OS):http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown

Article: http://www.geekwire.com/2013/valves-steam-os-download/

http://www.pcgamer.com/2013/12/14/download-steamos/

Nobody cares sorry

Not official, so I wouldn't download it from that unknown site.

it's not an unknown site, it's the repository for steam

but if you think it's more legit: http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown

http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/beta/

http://repo.steampowered.com/steamos/

Now I have a virus, great thanks

then go sue Valve

not even close

OOooo. Nice! I'll go install this on my old laptop.

Thanks but no thanks i'm not going to download that virus or whatever it is

no games no download

...why would it be a virus?

ITT People who don't know what an FTP front end looks like.

yeah, it was where it was first found to be uploaded, but for the paranoid the "build your own Steam Machine" page has a link for the Steam OS install

Too much hassle and "will delete windows"

There's this feature called "dual boot"...

Hmmm why the requirements for UEFI mobo though ?Was planning installing it on my old rig but it does not have a uefi mobo. Also i didnt find anywhere about the ability to dual boot .

@juarbles: still not as useless as your posting though....

@John_Matherson: and yet, here you are

Not this one. IIRC it uses a propriety installer that will format your PC.

Looks like you can't keep control of your thread. Funny all these trolls in here remind me of you.

The irony.

Exactly.

@John_Matherson: I'm really not sure you really understand trolling. Any who, I don't really have ownership of the thread so wherever it decides to go isn't my issue

Sounds like tons of fun.

SteamOS is a Linux distribution. There must be an option to have a dual boot, just like with any other Linux distro.

There is also a Debian installer but that will also format your PC. This is in beta at the moment, you could install it in a VM.

You're only here cos lostrib makes you look like an idiot all the time (though you do a fine job alone in that regard) so now you have to storm in and pretend like you don't care

There's nowhere near the level of "loss of control" in here compared to the threads you make, Main reason being lostrib won't throw a tantrum swearing at everyone

LMAO look at you attached to his crotch. You're throwing a tantrum right now...I actually make all of dumfucks look like idiots because in the end you run circles in my threads only to come back to points and statements I already made on the first page. People like you are threatened by any thread that's new original or makes the least bit of sense and would rather enjoy "nintendo is for kids" threads. Cry more, dumb ****. You wouldn't know intelligence or originality if it sat on your lap and massaged your neck.

@John_Matherson: yeah, it's much better than throwing temper tantrums online

@clyde46 said:

@John_Matherson said:

@seanmcloughlin said:

@John_Matherson said:

@lostrib said:

@John_Matherson: and yet, here you are

Looks like you can't keep control of your thread. Funny all these trolls in here remind me of you.

You're only here cos lostrib makes you look like an idiot all the time (though you do a fine job alone in that regard) so now you have to storm in and pretend like you don't care

There's nowhere near the level of "loss of control" in here compared to the threads you make, Main reason being lostrib won't throw a tantrum swearing at everyone

LMAO look at you attached to his crotch. You're throwing a tantrum right now...I actually make all of dumfucks look like idiots because in the end you run circles in my threads only to come back to points and statements I made in the first page. People like you are threatened by any thread that's new original or makes the least bit of sense and would rather enjoy "nintendo is for kids" threads. Cry more, dumb ****.

I always thought emotions are the enemies or opposite of logic (which they are somewhat) but System Wars takes the crown.

Hey @lostrib

http://w3.reddit.com/r/SteamOS/comments/1su4t1/uefi_requirement_with_steamos/ce1apdz

Workaround for installation (edit: Now Complete):

Disclaimers:

• This configuration will automatically wipe your hard drive and install SteamOS as soon as it's finished booting. Don't use on a real computer unless you're REALLY sure.

• I take no responsibility if you break your machine following these instructions!

• I'm not going to "support" this installation method, it's very much a "Works for me" situation, YMMV.

These instructions assume your USB pen drive is on D: - Adjust where relevant

Step 1: Download syslinux from Here

Step 2: Download the following two Grub packages^* and place them in D:\grub (you may need to create it)

• http://www.l4d3.org/grub-pc_1.99-27+deb7u1+steamos3+bsos1_amd64.deb

• http://www.l4d3.org/grub-pc-bin_1.99-27+deb7u1+steamos3+bsos1_amd64.deb

Step 2: Extract the SteamOSInstaller.zip file to the root of your USB drive

Step 3: In the root of your USB drive, create a new folder called syslinux

Step 4: From the downloaded syslinux zip file, extract bios/win32 and bios/mbr into D:\syslinux\

Step 4: Open a Command Prompt as Administrator and run MAKE SURE YOU CORRECT THE DRIVE LETTER!:

d:\syslinux\win32\syslinux.exe --install --mbr --active d: 

Step 5: Create the file D:\syslinux.cfg and put in the following:

DEFAULT linux TIMEOUT 50 LABEL linux kernel install.amd/vmlinuz append initrd=install.amd/gtk/initrd.gz preseed/file=/cdrom/default.preseed DEBCONF_DEBUG=developer desktop=steamos auto=true priority=critical video=vesa:ywrap,mtrr vga=788 -- quiet 

Step 6: Insert the USB drive into the target machine and boot, the installer should run.

Step 7: The installer will FAIL when attempting to install grub, as grub-pc is missing, hold Ctrl+Alt and Hit F2 to drop into a shell, hit Enter to activate it.

Step 8: Type the following and when prompted, do not select any drives, just hit OK and then 'Yes':

chroot /target /bin/bash apt-get install grub-common grub2-common dpkg -i /media/cdrom/grub/grub-pc-bin_1.99-27+deb7u1+steamos3+bsos1_amd64.deb dpkg -i /media/cdrom/grub/grub-pc_1.99-27+deb7u1+steamos3+bsos1_amd64.deb 

Step 9: Once that's complete, Hold Ctrl+Alt then hit F5 to return to the UI

Step 10: Hit 'Continue' to try grub again, this time it should run properly, say 'Yes' to installing to the MBR and the installation will complete.

Step 11: Once installation is complete, follow the rest of the guide Here

^* Note that the grub packages are hosted by me, they are simply the standard debian builds with the DEBIAN/control file edited to repair dependency problems, and re-versioned to reflect their SteamOS usefulness.

-- VirtualBox Users --

To boot from USB, download this, extract plpbt.iso and boot from that, it'll allow a USB boot. Note that 'Enable USB 2.0 (EHCI) Controller' must be DISABLED.

LOL cry a little more please, your diaper mad comments are hilarious...

@John_Matherson: wow if I'd known making a thread would cause you to throw a fit, I would have done it sooner

@clyde46: good find. Have you tried installing it?

LMAO Oh look...all teh usual suspects

@lostrib:

Not yet.

@John_Matherson: that's a pretty good movie.

Hello my friends, before I click this link, I must ask, will this have a boot up screen allowing me to select between this and windows 81? Thank you.

@uninspiredcup: not at the moment, it will wipe your data

No.

Thank you for proving my point GLORIOUSLY.

**** that then. What does this offer windows 8.1 does not? Aside from not having a shitty apple ripoff design, designed for apple morons on tablets?

@seanmcloughlin: but in general, please do not attach to my crotch. That's no fun for anyone

Its free?

@uninspiredcup: it's a beta for people that want to try out the new OS. And probably have a spare PC or drive around