Post Aq8hv0DbIzHsWSaCbw by GabeMoralesVR@mastodon.social
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 (DIR) Post #Aq8gstcImMAdVyZIkC by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
       2025-01-16T12:10:05Z
       
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       Who are the people running GNU/Linux distros? How are they organised?What checks and balances are in place? both for computer security and organisational integrity (eg avoiding scAmazon Lens style spyware). How effective are they?Distros began when the only people who cared about GNU/Linux were the geeks using it. This hasn't been true for decades. We really need robust community processes for answering the above questions, at least for each base distro, and major variants.#GNU #Linux
       
 (DIR) Post #Aq8hv0DbIzHsWSaCbw by GabeMoralesVR@mastodon.social
       2025-01-16T12:21:40Z
       
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       @strypey I know of at least organization running a distro, they have a flat organization. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_CorporationSteamOS is pretty locked down out of the box on the steamdeck, making userspace completely wipe with every update, with an embedded restore image in hardware for emergencies. Pushes very hard for flatpak. They are pretty effective at keeping newbies from destroying their install and walling off vulnerable bits, to the point where I installed HoloISO on my nephews gaming pc for him
       
 (DIR) Post #Aq8ogXOyLafGm4x44G by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
       2025-01-16T13:37:32Z
       
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       @GabeMoralesVR > [Valve] have a flat organizationAlso not running a distro anymore;"Note: Valve discontinued its Debian-based SteamOS and launched a new, Arch-based SteamOS for the Steam Deck. This new, Arch-based system appears to only be available with the Steam Deck and is not released as a stand-alone ISO."https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=steamosThanks for your perspective though.#SteamOS #SteamDeck #Debian #Arch #gaming #GamingOnLinux
       
 (DIR) Post #Aq8qHNziO1CoGbGw7M by Olissipo@floss.social
       2025-01-16T13:55:23Z
       
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       @strypey @GabeMoralesVR It's worth pointing out that just recently Valve started supporting SteamOS for other handheld vendors, starting with one from Lenovo.And there is an interview with an engineer from Valve where he says that "expanding to other form factors is part of their goals".He also mentions that the experience of installing on a regular PC has become better as they "work behind the scenes" (it's not supported though).Link with timestamp:https://youtu.be/UI-C-nZnDE8?t=356
       
 (DIR) Post #Aq8usMMzmxqPlA30L2 by aspragg@ohai.social
       2025-01-16T14:46:47Z
       
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       @strypey The people running #Debian can be found at https://www.debian.org/intro/organizationMore info at https://www.debian.org/intro/peopleDebian's main organising principle is described in the Social Contract https://www.debian.org/social_contractBut the fine details are found in the Constitution https://www.debian.org/devel/constitution and the Policy Manual https://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/HTH
       
 (DIR) Post #Aq92LOVnbSg4ToxOjI by GabeMoralesVR@mastodon.social
       2025-01-16T16:10:25Z
       
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       @strypey Did you read what you just posted? They discontinued the debian-based SteamOS, and now maintain the Arch-based SteamOS. Valve is 100% still maintaining SteamOS, they release updates for it regularly and are making it available to download for non-vendors in the near future. They also monitor HoloISO, which is unofficial SteamOS distro which many of their employees work on.