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      It allows programmers to be paid to work full time instead of just for free in their spare time.

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        I probably could have phrased that better. Why are the projects that are being funded significant? Apologies.

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          I believe they’re providing cloud compute infrastructure to compile packages that they probably use in their steam decks… But that’s half-guessing after having the same question popping up in my head…

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    Valve is generously providing backing for two critical projects that will have a huge impact on our distribution: a build service infrastructure and a secure signing enclave.