Valve's latest Steam Client update brings a 64-bit Linux application, Steam Runtime containerization, HDR improvements, and crash fixes.
  • SpatchyIsOnline@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    3 hours ago

    Anyone know if this removes the need for the Bubblewrap container on NixOS? That causes issues with asynchronous reprojection in Steam VR meaning you have to circumvent it with a different runtime (not ideal for if they ever let me order my Steam Frame)

    • Nibodhika@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      2 hours ago

      I don’t remember having to do that on my “Steam Machine” which is a desktop running NixOS. This is most of my “VR” module:

          environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
      iw
    ];

    nixpkgs.config.allow32Bit = true;

    # Steam Frame dongle requires a region be set to work
    boot.extraModprobeConfig = ''
      options cfg80211 ieee80211_regdom=ES
    '';

    # SteamVR requires CAP_SYS_NICE, this patch allows it to have it
    # WARNING: This allows any application to create high priority contexts
    boot.kernelPatches = [
      {
        name = "amdgpu-ignore-ctx-privileges";
        patch = pkgs.fetchpatch {
          name = "cap_sys_nice_begone.patch";
          url = "https://github.com/Frogging-Family/community-patches/raw/master/linux61-tkg/cap_sys_nice_begone.mypatch";
          hash = "sha256-Y3a0+x2xvHsfLax/uwycdJf3xLxvVfkfDVqjkxNaYEo=";
        };
      }
    ];

    # SteamVR environment variables
    environment.sessionVariables = {
      # Force XCB platform for SteamVR under Wayland (prevents Qt Wayland issues)
      QT_QPA_PLATFORM = "xcb";
    };

      It’s been working with my Frame perfectly.

      • SpatchyIsOnline@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 hours ago

        Ah, you’re using the kernel patch, I’ve been a bit worried about that due to the security risks. It would be nice to be able to use it without it. Currently I’m using WiVRn (which uses the Monado runtime, fully FOSS which is nice) with a net-blocked Quest 2. I’m still on the waitlist for the Frame so I’ll be lucky if I get one by 2030 anyway :(

        • Nibodhika@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          1 hour ago

          But does the capsysnice thing has to do with it being 32 bits? I thought it was an independent issue.

          Also, good luck with the wait-list, hopefully you’ll get your email soon.

          • SpatchyIsOnline@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            1 hour ago

            I was referring more to the fact it now uses its own container. It’s bubblewrap that causes the need for a workaround

    • Link@rentadrunk.orgEnglish
      2·
      4 hours ago

      The beta failed to load fo Flatpak Steam.

      Are you able to confirm if this full release works correctly in Flatpak steam?

    • book@lemmy.zipEnglish
      32·
      4 hours ago

      I wouldnt call linuxiac blog spam, but youre entitled to your opinion. Thanks for the primary source.