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Valve releases 64-bit Steam Linux client beta
Steam for Linux drops 32-bit support in new beta, eliminating dependency on legacy i686 system libraries.
What to know
- Steam Linux client transitions to 64-bit only in new beta, ending 32-bit support after years of dual-architecture compatibility
- Users will no longer need to maintain 32-bit i686 system libraries to run the Steam client
- Change is currently in beta testing phase
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“And finally... after so many years, Steam is finally going to be a 64-bit only app.”
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2 outlets first by Phoronix, 1d ago · also GamingOnLinux · read ↗
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And finally... after so many years, Steam is finally going to be a 64-bit only app. That should end years of dependence on 32-bit i686 libraries. Users would no longer need to maintain a 32-bit system library stack just to run the client. In beta, for now.
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