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I believe that OS X doesn't prevent you installing your own "App Store", so you can get Steam on OS X.

by scott_w 14y ago

freehunter 14y ago
Windows 8 doesn't prevent you from installing Steam, either. I'm running it right now on the Release Preview. Windows RT does, but that's like comparing OSX to the iPad.
- Dylan16807 14y ago
  That's because Steam isn't a Windows 8 program. If you want to use Metro you have to go through the App Store.
  - freehunter 14y ago
    Steam is a Windows 8 program. It's not a WinRT program. Steam works perfectly in Windows 8. The point I was making is that Steam doesn't work on Microsoft ARM tablets powered by Windows RT, but that shouldn't be a big surprise considering no desktop software works on ARM computers without being recompiled for that platform. It's no different than OSX vs iOS.
    - Dylan16807 14y ago
      You're ignoring WinRT on x86. This is where people are upset about Microsoft's sudden monopolizing. I don't consider it a true 'Windows 8' app if it's tucked away in the legacy desktop.
      - freehunter 14y ago
        You're technically correct, but you're really just splitting hairs. If it runs on Windows 8, it's a Windows 8 program. Windows 8 was designed to run both desktop and Metro applications. We're not talking XP Mode from Windows 7 here.
        Dylan16807 14y ago
        The desktop is even more segregated from metro than XP mode was (since you had the seamless option for XP mode). As far as I can tell the point of Windows 8 is Metro and everything related, so I don't feel like it's splitting hairs to focus on it. If you want to get in on that new Windows 8 touchable tiled wonderful candy unavoidable primary interface you have to play by microsoft's app store rules. Edit: haha I wonder if this article is true about microsoft abandoning 'metro' in favor of 'windows 8-style ui' Seems relevant.
        scott_w 14y ago
        The point is that WinRT will be the default setting on many machines, adding an extra step (switch to legacy) before a user can install Steam. For your average user, this may prove a step too far, which will create a real business threat to Steam.

I believe that OS X doesn't prevent you installing your own "App Store", so you can get Steam on OS X.

by scott_w 14y ago

I believe that OS X doesn't prevent you installing your own "App Store", so you can get Steam on OS X.

Windows 8 doesn't prevent you from installing Steam, either. I'm running it right now on the Release Preview. Windows RT does, but that's like comparing OSX to the iPad.

Dylan16807 14y ago
That's because Steam isn't a Windows 8 program. If you want to use Metro you have to go through the App Store.
- freehunter 14y ago
  Steam is a Windows 8 program. It's not a WinRT program. Steam works perfectly in Windows 8. The point I was making is that Steam doesn't work on Microsoft ARM tablets powered by Windows RT, but that shouldn't be a big surprise considering no desktop software works on ARM computers without being recompiled for that platform. It's no different than OSX vs iOS.
  - Dylan16807 14y ago
    You're ignoring WinRT on x86. This is where people are upset about Microsoft's sudden monopolizing. I don't consider it a true 'Windows 8' app if it's tucked away in the legacy desktop.
    - freehunter 14y ago
      You're technically correct, but you're really just splitting hairs. If it runs on Windows 8, it's a Windows 8 program. Windows 8 was designed to run both desktop and Metro applications. We're not talking XP Mode from Windows 7 here.
      - Dylan16807 14y ago
        The desktop is even more segregated from metro than XP mode was (since you had the seamless option for XP mode). As far as I can tell the point of Windows 8 is Metro and everything related, so I don't feel like it's splitting hairs to focus on it. If you want to get in on that new Windows 8 touchable tiled wonderful candy unavoidable primary interface you have to play by microsoft's app store rules. Edit: haha I wonder if this article is true about microsoft abandoning 'metro' in favor of 'windows 8-style ui' Seems relevant.
      - scott_w 14y ago
        The point is that WinRT will be the default setting on many machines, adding an extra step (switch to legacy) before a user can install Steam. For your average user, this may prove a step too far, which will create a real business threat to Steam.