Bazzite (operating system)
| Bazzite | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Universal Blue |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Repository | github |
| Marketing target | Gaming, entertainment |
| Package manager | ujust, rpm-ostree, Flatpak, Homebrew |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | KDE Plasma, GNOME, Steam Gaming Mode |
| License | Various |
| Official website | bazzite |
Bazzite is a Fedora-based[1] Linux distribution designed to be similar to Valve's SteamOS version 3.0.[2] [3] [4] It offers support for handheld PC devices, including the Steam Deck.[5] [6] [7] [8] Bazzite is named after the mineral of the same name, as Fedora Atomic Desktops historically had used a mineral naming scheme.[9] It aims to deliver a seamless out-of-the-box experience for both casual and advanced Linux gamers.[10]
History
[edit ]Bazzite 1.0 was initially released in November of 2023 as a custom image of Fedora 38, optimized for Linux gaming on PC and Steam Deck.[11]
As of version 41 (based on Fedora 41), Bazzite supports "most x86_64 PCs from the last decade" as well as numerous gaming handhelds, including the Asus ROG Ally or the Lenovo Legion Go.[12]
Features
[edit ]Bazzite provides a gaming-focused Linux experience with out-of-the-box support for platforms like Steam, Lutris, and Heroic Games Launcher. It includes builds optimized for the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, featuring controller support and hardware integration. Built on Fedora's rpm-ostree system, Bazzite uses an immutable design with atomic updates and rollback functionality. It supports both GNOME and KDE Plasma desktops, and comes with pre-installed proprietary Nvidia drivers as well as support for the Mesa 3D stack. Bazzite uses a Flatpak-based, sandboxed application ecosystem.[13] [14]
Reception
[edit ]Bazzite has generally been well received by gaming and tech publications. ZDNet wrote: "If you want to game on Linux, Bazzite should be the first distribution you use."[15] Forbes has been "recommending Bazzite because it's objectively better than Windows for [the ROG Ally]".[3] Eurogamer said: "Bazzite provides a great SteamOS-like experience for Windows handheld users".[16] According to XDA-Developers, "it's not only great for gaming handhelds, but even a desktop PC could be better off using Bazzite instead of Windows".[17] PCGH wrote: "Gamers get a state of the art gaming operating system that combines almost all advantages of SteamOS with atomic updates and is substantially optimized."[18]
References and notes
[edit ]- ↑ Aaron Klotz (August 23, 2023). "Bazzite is a SteamOS Clone That Supports Gaming PCs and the Steam Deck". Tom's Hardware.
- ↑ Hollister, Sean (2024年12月30日). "The Steam Deck has finally been surpassed — by a fork of Valve's own experience". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2025年01月09日. Retrieved 2025年01月10日.
- 1 2 Evangelho, Jason. "5 Reasons You Should Be Running Bazzite Linux On Your ASUS ROG Ally". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2025年04月07日. Retrieved 2025年04月06日.
- ↑ Mackenzie, Oliver (2024年10月27日). "Bazzite delivers the SteamOS experience Windows handhelds need - and it's terrific". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on 2025年01月10日. Retrieved 2025年01月10日.
- ↑ Purdy, Kevin (October 3, 2024). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Bazzite 3.5 gets updated NVIDIA drivers, expanded handheld support (including Steam Deck OLED)". GamingOnLinux. July 1, 2024. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Bazzite Linux gets keyboard-less installation (good for handhelds) and smaller updates". GamingOnLinux. August 30, 2024. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Installing Bazzite and Initial Setup". HackMD. Archived from the original on 2024年01月28日. Retrieved 2024年10月26日.
- ↑ "FAQ - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg.
- ↑ Purdy, Kevin (2024年10月03日). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 2025年02月13日. Retrieved 2025年04月05日.
- ↑ "Bazzite 1.0 Announcement". Universal Blue. 2023年11月12日. Retrieved 2025年04月05日.
- ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Hardware Compatibility for Gaming - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Archived from the original on 2025年03月08日. Retrieved 2025年04月05日.
- ↑ Purdy, Kevin (2024年10月03日). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 2025年02月13日. Retrieved 2025年04月05日.
- ↑ "Bazzite: Gaming-Distribution erhält Frischzellenkur". PC Games Hardware (in German). 2025年03月23日. Archived from the original on 2025年04月05日. Retrieved 2025年04月05日.
- ↑ "This SteamOS clone is the best Linux distro for gamers". ZDNET. Archived from the original on 2025年09月18日. Retrieved 2025年09月27日.
- ↑ Mackenzie, Oliver (2024年10月27日). "Bazzite delivers the SteamOS experience Windows handhelds need - and it's terrific". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on 2025年04月06日. Retrieved 2025年04月06日.
- ↑ Carrasqueira, João (2025年03月09日). "5 reasons you should use Bazzite instead of Windows on your gaming PC". XDA. Archived from the original on 2025年04月03日. Retrieved 2025年04月06日.
- ↑ "Bazzite: Die nächste Generation des Linux-Gamings? [Update]". PC Games Hardware (in German). 2024年10月03日. Retrieved 2025年04月06日.
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