Valve says Nvidia GeForce support for SteamOS is progressing, but could take years
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Why it matters: More and more users prefer gaming on Linux distros such as SteamOS and Bazzite over Windows, but Linux still lacks up-to-date support for Nvidia graphics chips. Although Valve hasn't resolved the issue for SteamOS yet, the company claims it is making steady progress.
A Valve spokesperson recently told IGN that the company is working hard to make Nvidia graphics drivers viable on SteamOS, the Linux distro powering the Steam Deck and Steam Machine. Introducing Nvidia hardware support would dramatically expand the appeal of Valve's OS and other Linux distros for third-party hardware manufacturers and custom builders, potentially making them much more viable rivals to Windows.
Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais said supporting Nvidia drivers is at the top of Valve's list, but could still take years. Internal tests have enabled drivers...
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