Quoting: UrgickThere are only 0.032155% whose surely can run the game with decent performance.

I'd argue the percentage on people capable of running AAA games on Linux is proportionally higher than that of macOS, Apple will always play catch-up in the gaming hardware market relative to Windows and Linux PCs.

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Quoting: liamdaweLooks like Aspyr Media is really pushing up their publishing game

Always good to have more choice/diversity though it's a pity their recent higher-profile releases have not been ported to Linux (Mafia 3 and CoD:MW3):

https://twitter.com/limatangoalpha/status/881133424219742208 [External Link]

Hopefully Feral can help fill the holes in our AAA line-up. ;)

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Quoting: KeyrockI gave up on anything from these folks a long time ago. Neither the promised WiiU nor Linux versions of PC1 ever came out, don't hold your breath on a Linux version of PC2, it ain't gonna happen.

I agree, it's unlikely to happen though we should put this question to their Creative Director who might provide an official answer this weekend (Sunday):

https://twitter.com/realandytudor/status/832248642018877440 [External Link]

If we all ask it might finally receive the attention it deserves, especially after the original Project CARS fiasco.

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Quoting: HyperdriveAt this time, SteamVR is not supported on Linux.

While disappointing it's good to have official confirmation finally, if only HTC/Valve had made that clear on the Steam pre-order page instead of leaving any changes to the last minute then going publicly silent on the subject. Understandably that behaviour could be seen as "False Advertising" which is illegal in most countries [External Link], not a particularly sensible business practice as lawsuits and negative press may follow.

Quoting: HyperdriveHTC has not replied yet. Although I'm completely convinced they lied right out. I filled out an order form with Linux as an option. There was no indication in any correspondence with HTC that this contract could be broken later on.

If you're certain they lied and, more importantly, have proof you are well within your right to demand an official explanation and some level of compensation for your inconvenience.

Quoting: Hyperdrivethis kind of ignorance really pisses me off and I would be satisfied with so little.

I can assure you you're not alone, I wrote an open letter to HTC publicly detailing my (negative) experience [External Link]. Perhaps it's worth you doing something similar to help clear any potential confusion/issues others may be facing, typically companies only take notice once enough momentum is generated and/or sales are affected.

#HonorTheCustomer

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Quoting: HyperdriveA day later my programs were 'lost' from Steam. The option to install them didn't exist anymore. The steamvr button is there but nothing happens when I try to run it. There aren't much of comprehensible error messages too.

Sorry to hear that, I've heard others had issues when using the Steam "Beta" client (Steam > Settings > Account > Beta Participation). The solution was to remove the "Beta Participation" which will return your Steam client to the standard version.

Quoting: HyperdriveNo response from either HTC (which asked which OS I was going to use and gave me all reasons to believe they would support my choice) nor Valve so far. I hope it is because of the weekend.

My experience of HTC's customer support wasn't positive [External Link] but this appears to be more of a Valve issue (Steam), hopefully the weekend was truly to blame and you'll have feedback soon.

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Quoting: CybolicIt's flat out false advertisement at this point.

I fully agree, and that's not the only problem:

https://medium.com/@limatangoalpha/open-letter-to-htc-vive-launch-d596a5d40e5f [External Link]

#HonorTheCustomer

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