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On the next screen you’ll choose how much of your system memory the virtual computer will use while running.

It can even run an operating system other than Windows, such as Ubuntu or (in this case) SteamOS. If you’ve never used a virtual PC before, you can think of it as a “computer simulator.” It uses some of your computer’s CPU cycles, memory, and hard disk space to create a computer-in-a-window that acts just like the real thing. Now, you’ll use VirtualBox to create a virtual computer onto which you’ll install SteamOS. You’ll also need VirtualBox, the free virtualization software from Oracle. This file simplifies the installation process substantially over some earlier releases, so even if you’ve downloaded SteamOS in the past, it’s worth downloading the newest version. (Future SteamOS updates will be available on the group’s homepage.) Click on the “installer ISO and ZIPs” link, then select to download the SteamOSDVD.iso file.

The file that you want is available in the Steam Universe group on Steam’s forums. If you Google “Steam OS,” the first few links go to outdated installation files. There are two pieces of software you’ll need before we can begin.Īt about 1GB, SteamOS is a pretty big download so you should start that first.