Update your Steam Deck! New SteamOS Beta now with KDE Plasma 6.2.5!
https://www.steamdeck.com/en/news
Due to this deviating way off topic and degrading int o flames, this thread is now locked. Frankly disappointing.
Also: remember rule 5:
Avoid comparing and/or disparaging various desktop environments, distros, and/or other FLOSS projects. This instance is for discussing the KDE community and the software it produces, and not about pointless flamewars between open source projects.
It’s weird they use KDE when GNOME seems more touch friendly with bigger elements.
KDE is much more intuitive for someone coming from Windows.
And receptive to changes and improvements and proper discussions. Makes it great for external contributors and for a company to put their efforts in.
@anguo @RejZoR I Nevers used Windows as my main computer, but I quitted Gnome about two years ago, tired of their way to remove every bit of customization one after the other, tired of Gnome breaking plugins on each upgrade,… #kde is great and I wouldn’t look back. I set it the way I want, which is a mix of Gnome / Unity / MacOS and #Amiga Workbench (for the e place if the title bar buttons :-) )
@kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social
Why does a game console need a desktop environment?If I wanted a desktop, I’d use my pc. If I want to get away from the desktop, I’ll consider buying a console.
Maybe a Switch is a better choice?
I don’t feel this is a genuine question. There are literally so many reasons it would take forever to list… but sure,get a switch if you like paying too much for everything and being locked in a walled garden .
Its not that complicated: options.
You are presented with the Steam Deck UI by default. You don’t have to use the desktop.
Installing non-steam games on desktop is handy.
Some people use the steam deck as more than just a game system.
If it’s not for you, don’t use it. Simple as that.
@leeloo @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social so you can use your Steam deck as a full blown PC with an external monitor, keyboard, if you want … 2 devices in one.
@lps @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social
So you’re confirming that a Switch would be a better choice?@leeloo @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social if you want a dedicated device that only does one thing for slightly less money, and becomes quickly obsolete… sure.
@lps @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social
And if I want something better, that doesn’t turn into another day at the office?@leeloo @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social I think you want a Switch … go for it.
@leeloo @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social I’m just responding to why anyone would want a DE on a Steam Deck, which is for that reason.
I hope you realize that it’s not the UI that normal gamer users will see, ONLY if they want to use that option. It’s about power, controlling your hardware and doing the fuck you want with it.
Buddy you don’t have to use the desktop, its there because the thing runs Linux and having it makes it easier for folks to install unapproved third party apps. It’s a handheld gaming PC. If you don’t want it to feel like a day at the office, don’t use desktop mode.
@ArsonButCute
Now that’s much more encouraging than any of the other replies I have gotten👍
