From bbf16157b05c88d0b2bfba476b0906cc15f4320b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:22:48 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98[news]:=2020240118=20Valve=20?= =?UTF-8?q?is=20Not=20Happy=20With=20Ubuntu's=20Snap=20Version=20of=20Stea?= =?UTF-8?q?m:=20Here's=20Why?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/news/20240118 Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu-s Snap Version of Steam- Here-s Why.md --- ...ntu-s Snap Version of Steam- Here-s Why.md | 86 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 86 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/news/20240118 Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu-s Snap Version of Steam- Here-s Why.md diff --git a/sources/news/20240118 Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu-s Snap Version of Steam- Here-s Why.md b/sources/news/20240118 Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu-s Snap Version of Steam- Here-s Why.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7953ced0f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/news/20240118 Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu-s Snap Version of Steam- Here-s Why.md @@ -0,0 +1,86 @@ +[#]: subject: "Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu's Snap Version of Steam: Here's Why" +[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/valve-steam-snap-ubuntu/" +[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972/lctt-scripts-1700446145" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Valve is Not Happy With Ubuntu's Snap Version of Steam: Here's Why +====== +The Snap Package for Steam does not work as well as you would expect, +thoughts? +Over the years, [playing games on Linux][1] has become very accessible, thanks to the rise of tools like Wine, Proton, and others based on those two. + +Even **game developers are increasingly providing native support for Linux** by releasing games for Valve's handheld, Steam Deck that runs [SteamOS][2]. + +However, according to recent reports, it appears that **the unofficial Snap package of the Steam client is not behaving as intended** , as noticed by a Valve developer. + +**Suggested Read** 📖 + +![][3] + +**What's Happening:** A developer ( **Timothée Besset)** who works on the Steam client for Valve raised the concern in a [Mastodon post][4] about Steam's Snap app for Linux. + +If you didn't know, the [Snap version][5] is an unofficial offering developed by Canonical that was introduced back in 2022, as part of them going _“all in on the gaming experience on Ubuntu_ ”. + +The developer highlighted that they are **seeing a considerable increase in the number of bug reports** for issues caused by the Snap version of the Steam client. + +But, the thing is, **many users may not be aware that they are running the Snap version** of the Steam client, and reaching out to Valve with their issues instead of getting in touch with Canonical. + +And, why is that the case? + +Primarily, Ubuntu (and its official flavors) promote the use of Snap packages. And, whenever a user decides to install Steam from the software center, you end up installing the Snap app. And, many do not realize it. + +![][6] + +You do not get any disclosure that this package not officially maintained by Valve. + +Sure, a tick mark shows that Canonical maintains it, verifying the authenticity of the package. But, it is still not something officially recommended by Valve. + +So, I guess, the users are being misled (or confused) with the user experience when installing Steam on Ubuntu. + +![][7] + +And, naturally, users will expect it to work out of the box. And, if it does not, everyone will say " _Steam does not work on Ubuntu or Linux_ " affecting Valve's reputation. + +**What to do:** Well, according to Timothée, for Debian and any other Debian-based distros (including Ubuntu, of course), your **best bet is to install the official _.deb_** package from their [GitHub repo][8]. + +As an alternative, you can opt for the [unofficial Flatpak][9]. + +When **someone suggested making Steam detect Snap and stop it from working** , Timothée had the following to add: + +> the runtime report detects snap/flatpak (or it will). But generally we wouldn't error out .. user freedom and all that. If it gets really bad I guess we could start popping a warning. + +A warning does sound good to me. But, of course, now that Valve's concern is out there as a news, Canonical should work on resolving the issue and working together with Valve to improve the state of things. + +_💬 What do you think? Will Canonical step up and address the issues with their Snap-based Steam Client?_ + +Via: [GamingOnLinux][10] + +* * * + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://news.itsfoss.com/valve-steam-snap-ubuntu/ + +作者：[Sourav Rudra][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/steamos/ +[3]: https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png +[4]: https://mastodon.social/@TTimo/111772575146054328 +[5]: https://snapcraft.io/steam +[6]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/steam-list-app.png +[7]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/01/steam-snap.png +[8]: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/ +[9]: https://flathub.org/apps/com.valvesoftware.Steam +[10]: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/01/valve-seeing-increasing-bug-reports-due-to-steam-snap-other-methods-recommended/