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Re: Say farewell to Steam

Newsgroups	comp.os.linux.advocacy
From	Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com>
Subject	Re: Say farewell to Steam
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Organization	usenet-news.net
Date	2018-08-17 16:56 +0000

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On 2018-08-17, Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 10:26:00 AM UTC-6, Melzzzzz wrote:
>> On 2018-08-17, Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 9:27:29 AM UTC-6, Melzzzzz wrote:
>> >> On 2018-08-17, Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> > On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 8:54:44 AM UTC-6, Melzzzzz wrote:
>> >> >> On 2018-08-17, Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> >> > On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 8:40:27 AM UTC-6, Melzzzzz wrote:
>> >> >> >> On 2018-08-17, Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> wrote:
>> >> >> >> ><https://www.gamepressure.com/e.asp?ID=1813>
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Summary: Publishers are becoming increasingly disillusioned with Steam 
>> >> >> >> > because it has become the de facto method to distribute games and are 
>> >> >> >> > creating their own platforms. For Linux, this can be a significant 
>> >> >> >> > development as big name titles will likely no longer become available to 
>> >> >> >> > them and gamers will be forced to turn to independent titles exclusively. 
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> I really don't care as major players doesn't release for Linux anyway.
>> >> >> >> My rule is simple. If there is no native Linux version, I don't buy it.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > I don't know why, but I thought you also run Windows. 
>> >> >> > Is that not the case?
>> >> >> 
>> >> >> No. I run Windows only in virtualbox (once in three months ;).
>> >> >
>> >> > Is all your development done on Linux (have you *ever* done on 
>> >> > any a Mac)?
>> >> 
>> >> On last job I had Mac to develop for Linux.
>> >
>> > What was the reasoning behind that, why not just use Linux 
>> > to develop for Linux?
>> 
>> Boss was Apple freak. He ordered Apple computers for whole section ;)
>> 
>> >
>> >> On new job, they moved me to Windows
>> >> project so I use Windows and VS ;p
>> >
>> > Never used it but I do like the little free VS Code app.
>> >
>> >> I was received as Linux/C++ expert ;)
>> >> Don't worry, when I finish Windows project I will do Linux again ;)
>> >
>> > Do you prefer Linux apps and developing for Linux all the time?
>> 
>> Well, yes. I apply for Linux jobs, if possible. Actually, when I look at
>> it from programming perspective, I really don't care....
>
> Do you work on a per project basis (in other words, are you not employed 
> by a company full time)?
I am currently employed full time. Thing is, that company has lot of
projects.

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Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-17 13:37 +0000
  Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-17 14:40 +0000
    Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 07:48 -0700
      Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-17 14:54 +0000
        Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 08:01 -0700
          Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-17 15:27 +0000
            Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 08:35 -0700
              Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-17 16:25 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 09:29 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-17 16:56 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 10:05 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2018-08-17 12:19 -0500
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 10:23 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2018-08-17 13:07 -0500
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 11:23 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 11:44 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-17 13:04 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-17 12:56 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 13:32 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 11:27 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-17 13:05 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-17 12:55 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-17 12:55 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 10:40 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-17 23:27 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 17:11 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 10:33 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-18 12:47 -0700
            Re: Say farewell to Steam DFS <nospam@nospam.com> - 2018-08-17 14:05 -0400
              Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-17 18:06 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam DFS <nospam@nospam.com> - 2018-08-17 20:56 -0400
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-18 13:21 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 06:45 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Chris Ahlstrom <OFeem1987@teleworm.us> - 2018-08-18 07:43 -0400
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 05:26 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-18 13:43 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-18 13:47 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-18 14:04 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-18 11:12 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 11:29 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam DFS <nospam@nospam.com> - 2018-08-18 12:15 -0400
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 09:39 -0700
              Re: Say farewell to Steam owl <owl@rooftop.invalid> - 2018-08-17 21:10 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 14:35 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam DFS <nospam@nospam.com> - 2018-08-17 20:49 -0400
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-18 01:13 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 19:00 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-17 19:40 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 20:18 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Chris Ahlstrom <OFeem1987@teleworm.us> - 2018-08-18 07:52 -0400
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 05:42 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam DFS <nospam@nospam.com> - 2018-08-18 08:47 -0400
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 06:14 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-18 13:46 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-18 13:49 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-18 14:08 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Chuck Chop <"butwaitthere is more"@ginsu.org> - 2018-08-18 10:17 -0400
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-18 14:26 +0000
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-18 08:52 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-18 11:13 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-18 11:07 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 18:14 -0700
                Re: Say farewell to Steam Snit <usenet@gallopinginsanity.com> - 2018-08-17 19:41 -0700
        Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 08:05 -0700
    Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-17 16:12 +0000
      Re: Say farewell to Steam Melzzzzz <Melzzzzz@zzzzz.com> - 2018-08-17 16:28 +0000
        Re: Say farewell to Steam Andrzej Matuch <a.m@vt.ca> - 2018-08-17 16:42 +0000
        Re: Say farewell to Steam Steve Carroll <frelwizzen@gmail.com> - 2018-08-17 10:24 -0700

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