Steam on Linux moves to 64-bit client
A Steam Client Beta update made the main Linux build a 64-bit application, giving the client expanded memory access and better security. The client now runs inside its own Steam Runtime container, though 32-bit libraries and graphics drivers are still required.
- Steam's main Linux binary is now 64-bit, matching steamwebhelper
- The client runs in a Steam Runtime container for consistency across distros
- 32-bit libraries and graphics drivers are still required for compatibility
- The beta adds Steam Achievement Sets, supported by Left 4 Dead 2 and Portal 2
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