# Steam Deck - User's manual
## General Information
The Steam Deck, developed and manufactured by Valve Corporation and launched in February 2022, represents a significant advancement in portable gaming technology. This handheld gaming console merges the power of PC gaming with the convenience of portability, featuring a 7-inch touchscreen display and a controller layout that incorporates traditional gaming controls alongside innovative track- pads and gyroscopic features for superior precision. It operates on SteamOS 3.0, Valve’s proprietary Linux-based operating system, yet it retains the versatility to support Windows and other operating systems. This capability extends the device’s utility beyond gaming, allowing for a diverse range of applications. Specifically, in our context, the Steam Deck is utilized to operate a customized ground control station, running on a specially tailored version of Ubuntu 20.04 to optimize user experience within the ground control domain. This customization underscores the device’s adaptability and its potential to deliver a tailored user experience in specialized applications such as drone operation and management.
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