I was hoping there would be something "more to it" than just Linux boxes from tons of manufactorers that will be sold in small volume and changed often. I hope

I was hoping there would be something "more to it" than just Linux boxes from tons of manufactorers that will be sold in small volume and changed often. I hoped Valve had a "secret weapon" like universal compariable ratings, or... something. But, right now it looks like they made a Linux disto and a controller... which is cool, but isn't going to rock the industry without some incredible marketing (read: exclusives, which they said they won't do). RE: 1000+1 Steps, depends on the brand. A computer sold at Best Buy will likely still come with a good bit of crapware, but even there execptions happen. But, a decent group of manufactors now offer "Microsoft Signature"... which is no crapware and higher standard on drivers... very much feels "Apple Inspired".