Go steam os!
I only wish there were some way to contribute. Just spread the news I guess, and try my very best to rally support for Steam. Because Steam just will not accept a dime for a fantastic OS tailored to gamers. Allow me to mention an OS that isn't so friendly.. MICROSOFT.
I am currently building a new rig not because my hardware is outdated (well it is somewhat) but primarily, I'm forced to change to 64 bit to play DCS Eagle Dynamics software. They simply dropped me and said I do not meet system requirements (64 bit OS, even though when I purchased originally, it was 32 bit compatible). So, to play the $200+ dollars worth of software, I marched out to purchased a new 64 bit OS. Only problem though, was that Bill Gates would not allow me to buy Windows 7 for $100 because you see, it's OEM only for sale at NCIX. Meaning, I could instal it, but once I did, I can't use it on my new motherboard when I upgrade my rig shortly. This essentially forced me to opt for an upgrade to my hardware prematurely (spend more $). So, now, to play my games, I'm looking at $800 minimum for a new build, which of course I would be comfortable putting Windows 7 on since I won't change my motherboard for several years. I do have another option though.. Bill Gates has rewarded those who are honest and loyal to Microsoft, with the opportunity to buy a NON OEM version of Windows 7 for a mere $150 more ($250) which I can then re-instal on a newer motherboard. And that folks is why you hear people talking s*** about Microsoft all the time, and that folks, is why people do NOT pay for "genuine" copies of Windows. Why the heck would they? But I won't allow Microsoft to turn me into a criminal over it. That's why we all must pull for Steam here, get the message out there to people that, all dynasties eventually fall. And it will come in the form of Steam OS. They will be the pioneers who started the revolution, the revolt on OS monopoly. I for one am willing to go through growing pains if needed to support such an effort. I already have nothing bad to say about Steam and have enjoyed gaming on Steam for many years, constantly watching for their sales, which are seriously impossible for anyone else to match (75% off newer titles etc.). So I am eagerly awaiting for my 64 bit support to come from Steam OS. My rig is primarily for gaming, however I'm still curious how Steam will handle other stuff. But I'm confident that they will produce an operating system that will stand up for gaming and be stable, probably right outa the gate (speed bumps are inevitable, even with Windows). So I for one am holding off on my new rig, watching hardware prices continue to fall right before Christmas, and when this is finally available, I will build my rig around this OS, rather than being forced to go with the only Windows OS that seems suitable for gaming (Windows 8 blows chunks), and the winner is?.. Windows 7 , released in 2009 if I'm not mistaken.. Bill wants $250 for an operating system from 2009, lol.. Man, even if Steam fell flat on their face with this, they'd still beat down Microsoft cause I'll buy a 64 bit gamers OS from Steam for $0.00 any day before ever considering Microsoft again. They were too greedy.
GO STEAM OS.. I'm with you all the way, and if all goes well, will be purchasing my games on Steam whenever possible. Well.. I already do. Now go ahead, somebody call me a Steam fanboy and lets flame this irrefutable logic before somebody else reads it and realizes the truth.
Consumers have been taking it hard and dry for a while now. Is it really any surprise that someone couldn't be "bought"? That someone finally decided to give the monopoly a run for their money. This has been a long time coming. I would pay $100 for a stable OS release from Steam. Steam cares about their customers everyone, and will charge zip. This is highly admirable.
Best of luck!