Running “Steam for Linux” on Debian Wheezy
Random December 31st, 2012
Steam for Linux is here! At least in a usable beta version. And quite some games are already available for Linux from Steam.
But still installing steam is a little tricky for Linux. So some repackaging is required to get it running. But there is a good guide available (although a little techie) here:
http://aspensmonster.com/2012/12/07/steam-for-linux-beta-on-64-bit-debian-testing-wheezy/
I had to additionally install the following:
- libgl1-nvidia-glx:i386
- libglu1-mesa:i386
If you are seeing conflicts make sure that you are only installing the dependent packages and no recommended ones.
Here a screenshot of running “Waveform” via Steam for Linux in windowed mode on Debian Wheezy with Nvidia 304.48 driver (from debian packages) on a dual screen setup.
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