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“The big problem that is holding back Linux is games. People don't realize how critical games are in driving consumer purchasing behavior. We want to make it as easy as possible for the 2,500 games on Steam to run on Linux as well.”

Quote by Gabe Newell

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Gabe Newell is an accomplished entrepreneur and manager, born on November 3, 1962. He is the co-founder and president of the renowned game company Valve, known for his profound impact on the gaming industry and innovative business models. more

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