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Steam issues on Ubuntu version 16.04 (Mesa Drivers)

Steam issues on Ubuntu version 16.04 (Mesa Drivers)

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TheMiniKins
Member
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07-10-2016, 08:09 PM
#1
I'm using Lubuntu 64 bit (likely 16.04) and followed the steps you shared. I downloaded Steam from steampowere.com and installed OBS Studio via their Ubuntu instructions. Since OBS only supports CPU encoding, I looked for ways to enable software encoding. I followed the MESA driver installation guide and completed only the initial part of the tutorial. After that, I tried launching Steam again, but it didn't work properly. It seemed to function better once the Mesa drivers were installed and the system restarted. I also searched online for solutions, but couldn't locate the specific folder mentioned in a reply from another user. My PC runs an Intel i5 with 4GB RAM, an AMD R9 GPU, and I prefer using Windows for its simplicity.
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TheMiniKins
07-10-2016, 08:09 PM #1

I'm using Lubuntu 64 bit (likely 16.04) and followed the steps you shared. I downloaded Steam from steampowere.com and installed OBS Studio via their Ubuntu instructions. Since OBS only supports CPU encoding, I looked for ways to enable software encoding. I followed the MESA driver installation guide and completed only the initial part of the tutorial. After that, I tried launching Steam again, but it didn't work properly. It seemed to function better once the Mesa drivers were installed and the system restarted. I also searched online for solutions, but couldn't locate the specific folder mentioned in a reply from another user. My PC runs an Intel i5 with 4GB RAM, an AMD R9 GPU, and I prefer using Windows for its simplicity.

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banaantjejack
Junior Member
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07-11-2016, 07:17 PM
#2
Find ways to access concealed directories and restore the drivers.
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banaantjejack
07-11-2016, 07:17 PM #2

Find ways to access concealed directories and restore the drivers.

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InfectedBloood
Junior Member
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07-16-2016, 11:01 PM
#3
It seems downloading Steam from their site on Linux isn't always ideal. A quick search might reveal a command-line installation method. Want to try that?
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InfectedBloood
07-16-2016, 11:01 PM #3

It seems downloading Steam from their site on Linux isn't always ideal. A quick search might reveal a command-line installation method. Want to try that?

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blueunicorn05
Junior Member
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07-17-2016, 02:40 AM
#4
It functioned before, but this attempt didn't succeed and I'm puzzled. I also attempted to install Steam using sudo, but the package wasn't located. It was quite strange.
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blueunicorn05
07-17-2016, 02:40 AM #4

It functioned before, but this attempt didn't succeed and I'm puzzled. I also attempted to install Steam using sudo, but the package wasn't located. It was quite strange.

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FeezGames
Junior Member
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07-27-2016, 02:05 AM
#5
It functions properly now *please hope it works* I discovered in LuBuntu you need to take certain steps to reveal hidden folders. I didn’t see any but I simply copied the folder and removed the file as suggested here: https://askubuntu.com/questions/771032/s...-16-04-lts I didn’t run any terminal commands. Instead I just pressed the delete key while the file was highlighted. ... now to check downloading and verify if the games operate.
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FeezGames
07-27-2016, 02:05 AM #5

It functions properly now *please hope it works* I discovered in LuBuntu you need to take certain steps to reveal hidden folders. I didn’t see any but I simply copied the folder and removed the file as suggested here: https://askubuntu.com/questions/771032/s...-16-04-lts I didn’t run any terminal commands. Instead I just pressed the delete key while the file was highlighted. ... now to check downloading and verify if the games operate.

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oHits
Member
176
07-27-2016, 03:53 AM
#6
It's strange, but it worked on mint. Shouldn't it be available in Ubuntu Software Center too?
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oHits
07-27-2016, 03:53 AM #6

It's strange, but it worked on mint. Shouldn't it be available in Ubuntu Software Center too?

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BladeOBlood
Member
190
07-27-2016, 05:32 AM
#7
It seemed difficult to locate the software by checking the games section or using Steam. I just installed Lightworks, so I haven’t tried any games yet and haven’t found a solution for OBS not encoding videos with the GPU. I plan to test it now and will update if more problems arise.
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BladeOBlood
07-27-2016, 05:32 AM #7

It seemed difficult to locate the software by checking the games section or using Steam. I just installed Lightworks, so I haven’t tried any games yet and haven’t found a solution for OBS not encoding videos with the GPU. I plan to test it now and will update if more problems arise.

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pierre_man123
Member
63
07-27-2016, 05:42 AM
#8
Tomb Raider 2013 ran smoothly on LuBuntu using the Mesa drivers shown in the tutorial. To install Counter Strike Global Offensive I had to use a specific guide: http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/dis...074/?ctp=4 I started the process on page 4. Since I’m using a derivative of Ubuntu, I followed the Ubuntu version recommended in the guide. The settings from my Windows CS:GO installation didn’t transfer to my Linux machine, so I’ll have to copy them from the old games drive where I installed CS:GO during Windows 10. (I’m hoping they aren’t encrypted so only Windows can read them.) Both games loaded quickly, usually within a few minutes. Mine took about a minute (60 seconds), though I can’t confirm the exact time for you.
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pierre_man123
07-27-2016, 05:42 AM #8

Tomb Raider 2013 ran smoothly on LuBuntu using the Mesa drivers shown in the tutorial. To install Counter Strike Global Offensive I had to use a specific guide: http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/dis...074/?ctp=4 I started the process on page 4. Since I’m using a derivative of Ubuntu, I followed the Ubuntu version recommended in the guide. The settings from my Windows CS:GO installation didn’t transfer to my Linux machine, so I’ll have to copy them from the old games drive where I installed CS:GO during Windows 10. (I’m hoping they aren’t encrypted so only Windows can read them.) Both games loaded quickly, usually within a few minutes. Mine took about a minute (60 seconds), though I can’t confirm the exact time for you.