Linux gaming support will be a slow process, but it has definitely improved a great deal in recent years thanks in large part to Valve's efforts. I think that S

Linux gaming support will be a slow process, but it has definitely improved a great deal in recent years thanks in large part to Valve's efforts. I think that Steam Machines were more of a signal to consumers and developers that Valve is ready to make Linux gaming viable, and to Microsoft that Valve is ready to take them head on re: walled gardens and desktop app stores, which were more of a concern when Steam Machines were first announced.