Re: [libreplanet-discuss] Steam for Linux

[Robert Martinez]

On 10/11/12 11:12, David Steinhafel wrote:
> I suppose I intended my questions to be rhetorical, but I am interested to
> what degree free software advocates think gaming software is important in
> the liberation of computer users from tyrannical, over-bearing software.

Imo in a great degree:
Gamers are young. And often they are curious and interested in computers.
These people are the perfect audience to be introduced to the concept
and value of free software. If their computing habits are formed in
walled, handcuffed gardens (Xbox, Playstaition, Windows, ...) they miss
a great deal of possible tinkering and "gaming". And we miss their
talent and contributions.

> Can there be a viable Steam alternative without corporate financing?

Maybe if trustworthy parties like the humblebundle people started a
kickstarter project to raise money for a truly free Desura?


Robert