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submitted 6 days ago by MITM0@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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So I am on linuxmint 22, Should I install the Flatpak version of steam (It's not available, but should I, if it was) or whatever that Steam gives you (.DEB file) ??

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[–] MITM0@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Because people say that it's usually outdated

[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago

Steam updates itself so it shouldn't be a problem I run debian and use the package from their Repo and have no issues

[–] ivn@jlai.lu 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That would be very weird. I gather that Mint use Ubuntu's packages so it should be OK. Did you try it?

[–] MITM0@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Well....... I ended up installing the .DEB version that you download directly from Steam's website

[–] ivn@jlai.lu 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I don't understand why but OK.

[–] MITM0@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Because people usually recommend that in case of Steam

[–] ivn@jlai.lu 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I never heard that and never installed Steam without a package manager. Be careful not to listen to everyone's advices.

[–] MITM0@lemmy.world 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

What if I told you it came from a principled youtuber ?

[–] ivn@jlai.lu 2 points 5 days ago

I don't think you should trust it more.