Is SteamVR tracking 2.0 the current version for the index?
Yes. It uses basestation 2.0s which use slightly different technology than basestation 1.0. Basestation 2.0 devices like index, vive trackers and tundra trackers have backwards compatability with the 1.0 basestations but you cant use og vive and other 1.0 devices with basestation 2.0
This is great news!
What’s the biggest benefit of linux fof handheld devices? Less cumbersome for the developers and practically perpetual security updates? Asking because there are ones that run on Windows.
That, and it’s easier to make a unified experience. Windows handhelds are notoriously difficult to use due to ui issues. I believe windows handelds tend to have a designated launcher designed for the device input, but it can’t integrate well since you are still stuck with explorer.exe
Give us a standalone VR headset that runs SteamOS and the world of VR will change overnight. Meta will instantly become a minor player!
Finally, an approachable arch distro
Using the domain name steampowered.com will finally make sense 20 years later.
It still reminds me of how it took me about a decade to finally realise the connection between steam (as a gaseous substance), Steam (the platform), valve (as in that rotating thing to release pressure) Valve (the corporation), steampowered (the domain name) and steam-powered (as in a steam engine).
The logo of steam is the crankshaft of a steam engine
The old steam consoles were called “steam machines” with the “piston” being one of them
The distribution system is called “steam pipe”
I’m sure I’ve forgotten some of their puns
Edit: Ah. There’s also “Steam Cloud” of course
