Steam on PCLinuxOS
This will serve as place for PCLinuxOS users to get Steam and Valve related games working on their systems. In the mean time I would suggest reading the Steam under Linux guide and the PCLinuxOS magazine .
Getting Started
If you choose to use PlayOnLinux it will attempt to take care of the full instillation process for you. Meanwhile Wine maybe a bit more manual. Most PCLinuxOS users will already have Wine installed, if not we will walk you through that installation below!
Installing PlayOnLinux
As I'm currently writing this Synaptic package manager is the default, I will try to update this as needed. Launch Synapric package manager and search for "PlayOnLinux" and mark it for install. This will also download any dependencies needed. For additional information about PlayOnLinux please visit their website.
Installing Wine
Note:You do not need to do this step if you installed PlayOnLinuxAs I'm currently writing this Synaptic package manager is the default, I will try to update this as needed. Launch Synapric package manager and search for "Wine" and mark it for install. This will also download any dependencies needed.
Problems with Synaptic
If you are having trouble downloading or using the package manager please go to the PCLinuxOS forums for more information or if you are having a problems with repertories/mirros please read this thread.
Installing Steam
To install steam you will need either PlatOnLinux or Wine installed for this tutorial.
Steam with PlayOnLinux
Note:Make sure you PlayOnLinux is up-to-date in Synaptic by clicking "Reload" and than "Mark all updates."Launch PlayOnLinux and click "Install." In the search bar type "Steam" which should only show one result Steam, if this dose not work you can browse to Steam through the "Games" section. After click to install Steam several windows will appear asking you questions, when you are done steam should be completely installed and ready to run. When you first start Steam it will need to download updates and restart steam again.