{"guid":"GxEYEN0GLtdJXyqQiejnmw","title":"Why openSUSE is the perfect OS for handhelds","subtitle":"And how to bring openSUSE to your device as well!","slug":"4629-why-opensuse-is-the-perfect-os-for-handhelds","link":"https://c3voc.de","description":"The **Steam Deck** has revolutionized the gaming handheld market. With the Linux-based immutable **SteamOS**, **Valve** has fostered an **active community** developing mods and alternative systems for this platform. **Other manufacturers** distribute **Windows-based** mobile consoles. However, time and time again it has been shown that **they lag behind Linux** in terms of software support.\n\nBut **how easy** is it to **bring** a Linux distribution, say **openSUSE**, to the **Steam Deck**?\n\nIn this talk, a **prototype** based on **openSUSE's** open technologies and infrastructure will be presented, which is **already** (almost) fully **functional** on the Steam Deck and many other devices.\n\nWhat are the **advantages** of this and comparable systems? Are there any disadvantages?\n\nWhy will **YOU** personally want to use such a **system**?\n\nAnd why is **openSUSE** a perfect basis for this and many other device classes?\n\nThe answers to these and many other questions are waiting for you! So **come along**!\n\nThe **Steam Deck** has revolutionized the gaming handheld market. With the Linux-based immutable **SteamOS**, **Valve** has fostered an **active community** developing mods and alternative systems for this platform. **Other manufacturers** distribute **Windows-based** mobile consoles. However, time and time again it has been shown that **they lag behind Linux** in terms of software support.\n\nBut **how easy** is it to **bring** a Linux distribution, say **openSUSE**, to the **Steam Deck**?\n\nIn this talk, a **prototype** based on **openSUSE's** open technologies and infrastructure will be presented, which is **already** (almost) fully **functional** on the Steam Deck and many other devices.\n\nWhat are the **advantages** of this and comparable systems? Are there any disadvantages?\n\nWhy will **YOU** personally want to use such a **system**?\n\nAnd why is **openSUSE** a perfect basis for this and many other device classes?\n\nThe answers to these and many other questions are waiting for you! 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