Valve Releases New SteamOS Info
A FAQ has the answers you're looking for.
by Mike Mahardy DECEMBER 13, 2013
Valve released a FAQ today that outlines hardware requirements, update methods and software information for the Steam operating system.
The first version of SteamOS, which Valve is calling Alchemist, is based on a Linux operating system called Debian. In its FAQ, Valve said Alchemist will allow a seamless transition between Steam, Steam games and the SteamOS system overlay.
Valve also detailed the hardware requirements to run Alchemist:
Intel or AMD 64-bit capable processor
4GB or more memory
500GB or larger disk
NVIDIA graphics card (AMD and Intel graphics support coming soon)
UEFI boot support
USB port for installation
As far as software goes, SteamOS will not only run Steam games, but also Linux applications –– users can also add third-party sources to gain access to more apps. As with Steam, any updates to the games and apps will install automatically. Although SteamOS will soon allow users to stream games from Windows computers, Windows games and apps are not directly compatible with SteamOS.
Video at
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/14/valve-releases-new-steamos-info
Source: IGN
