Valve Pledges to Support Even More FOSS Development!

Over the weekend we saw a bunch of cool stuff happen in the Linux world. Arch Linux and Valve have partnered in a development deal that means the latter will be funding freelance development of the former. Then, we saw the new terms of the Steam Subscriber Agreement and what that means for Steam customers. And finally, California bill AB2426 strengthens the law and requires digital retailers to be truthful about your purchases on their platform.

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*Links & Resources*
❯ Arch Linux/Valve Collab: https://lists.archlinux.org/archives/list/arch-dev-public@lists.archlinux.org/thread/RIZSKIBDSLY4S5J2E2STNP5DH4XZGJMR/
❯ More details from Gaming on Linux: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/valve-steam-begin-a-direct-collaboration-with-arch-linux/
❯ Steam Subscriber Agreement Update: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/4696781406111167991
❯ Steam SSA Details from Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/explained/457557/valve-arbitration-steam-subscriber-agreements
❯ California False Advertisement Law: https://www.polygon.com/news/457071/new

About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that’s his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.

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— Chapters —
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Arch Linux + Valve Collaborating
07:26 The Amazing Steam Subscriber Agreement changes are good for everyone
15:05 California bill AB2426 means DRM-restricted content can’t be called a “sale”