14 DAY TRIAL // The Linux Foundation has announced that Valve has joined the organization, in an effort to contribute to the promotion of the Linux platform.
Valve already has great plans for Linux and has announced that it is working on SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system that is aimed at Steam players and gamers in general.
Moreover, SteamOS will be used to power the upcoming Steam Machines, which is a PC / console hybrid developed by Valve that is scheduled to launch in 2014.
“Valve recently announced its plans to expand its Steam platform, with 65 million active accounts and games from hundreds of developers, into the living room with the Steam Machines project. An innovative living room device, the Steam Machines will be powered by a Linux-based operating system dubbed the Steam OS,” reads the announcement on The Linux Foundation website.
This is not exactly an unexpected move from Valve, and it's likely that we'll see more involvement from The Linux Foundation, which would hopefully help the former overcome any potential obstacles.
“Joining the Linux Foundation is one of many ways Valve is investing in the advancement of Linux gaming. Through these efforts, we hope to contribute tools for developers building new experiences on Linux, compel hardware manufacturers to prioritize support for Linux, and ultimately deliver an elegant and open platform for Linux users,” said Mike Sartain of Valve.
“Our membership continues to grow as both new and mature entities embrace community development and open technologies,” also said Mike Woster, chief operating officer, The Linux Foundation. “Our new members believe Linux is a strategic investment that allows their markets to evolve as quickly as possible to achieve long-term viability and competitiveness.”
Valve's boss, Gabe Newell, has mentioned before that Linux is the key to gaming in the near future and that his company will try to stay at the forefront of this important transition.
