[SOLVED] Can't install Steam

pawel2k · 2016-12-26 11:05:09

Hi guys

I'm trying to install Steam and i tried to follow guide from Debian documentation, but after installing im getting error:

"Missing 32-bit libraries: libGL.so.1"

I tried solutions from here already:

https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2233005

But nothing seems to help

Last edited by Head_on_a_Stick (2017-01-12 12:33:57)

Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-12-26 11:13:40

pawel2k wrote:

i tried to follow guide from Debian documentation

Please post *exactly* what you tried, include *all* of the commands used.

, but after installing im getting error:
"Missing 32-bit libraries: libGL.so.1"

Looks like you haven't enabled multiarch support.

I tried solutions from here already:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2233005
But nothing seems to help

Please post *exactly* what you tried, include *all* of the commands used.

I can confirm that Steam works just fine on my (64-bit) BunsenLabs system if the Debian wiki instructions are followed.

https://wiki.debian.org/Steam

EDIT: full Steam ahead:

Last edited by Head_on_a_Stick (2016-12-26 11:38:04)

pawel2k · 2016-12-26 11:28:08

Head_on_a_Stick wrote:

pawel2k wrote:
i tried to follow guide from Debian documentation
Please post *exactly* what you tried, include *all* of the commands used.
, but after installing im getting error:
"Missing 32-bit libraries: libGL.so.1"
Looks like you haven't enabled multiarch support.
I tried solutions from here already:
https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2233005
But nothing seems to help
Please post *exactly* what you tried, include *all* of the commands used.
I can confirm that Steam works just fine on my (64-bit) BunsenLabs system if the Debian wiki instructions are followed.
https://wiki.debian.org/Steam

What i did so far:

dpkg --add-architecture i386

-c 'apt-get install libgl1-mesa-dri:i386 libgl1-mesa-glx:i386'

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/mesa/libGL.so.1 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1

sudo apt-get install --reinstall steam

Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-12-26 11:43:04

pawel2k wrote:

What i did so far:
dpkg --add-architecture i386

Yes, good, that is correct.

-c 'apt-get install libgl1-mesa-dri:i386 libgl1-mesa-glx:i386'

Why did you do that? That is not needed at all.

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/mesa/libGL.so.1 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1

You probably should not have done that. It certainly should not be needed.

sudo apt-get install --reinstall steam

That should work just fine once multiarch is enabled, what was the full output of that command?

As you can see from my EDIT above, Steam works just fine in BunsenLabs -- perhaps the changes you made after reading those Ubuntu forums posts have broken something.

pawel2k · 2016-12-26 14:46:04

Head_on_a_Stick wrote:

pawel2k wrote:
What i did so far:
dpkg --add-architecture i386
Yes, good, that is correct.
-c 'apt-get install libgl1-mesa-dri:i386 libgl1-mesa-glx:i386'
Why did you do that? That is not needed at all.
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/mesa/libGL.so.1 /usr/lib/libGL.so.1
You probably should not have done that. It certainly should not be needed.
sudo apt-get install --reinstall steam
That should work just fine once multiarch is enabled, what was the full output of that command?
As you can see from my EDIT above, Steam works just fine in BunsenLabs -- perhaps the changes you made after reading those Ubuntu forums posts have broken something.

I have tried installing Steam multiple teams already (i did many OS reinstalls due to testing Debian based distros), tried also to use the first command only and then installing Steam, but same result.

Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-12-26 15:14:38

pawel2k wrote:

tried also to use the first command only and then installing Steam, but same result.

What result?

Can we please see the full terminal output of `apt install steam`?

As I have said, that method works just fine in my BunsenLabs system, it should work on yours as well as long as you haven't misconfigured the system somehow elsewhere.

johnraff · 2016-12-27 00:53:51

pawel2k wrote:

dpkg --add-architecture i386

...

sudo apt-get install --reinstall steam

I think you need to run

apt-get update

after adding the i386 architecture and before trying to install any i386 packages.

pawel2k · 2017-01-05 09:56:01

I'm trying to install it again this time on clean Debian 8.6 Jessie.

What i did:

dpkg --add-architecture i386

apt-get update

Then installed Steam by using Gdebi.

This time i get this error:

You are missing the following 32-bit libraries, and Steam may not run:
libc.so.6

Last edited by pawel2k (2017-01-05 09:56:40)

Head_on_a_Stick · 2017-01-05 22:05:17

pawel2k wrote:

Then installed Steam by using Gdebi.

Why are you using gdebi?

From where did you get the .deb?

Did you even bother to read the link that I provided?

Here it is again:

https://wiki.debian.org/Steam#A64-bit_s … 28amd64.29

That guide works for both Debian jessie and BunsenLabs, I have used that exact method *many* times on both systems.

EDIT: I even gave the *exact* command here

I am beginning to think you are simply trolling.

Last edited by Head_on_a_Stick (2017-01-05 22:06:56)

pawel2k · 2017-01-10 19:48:13

Once again...

What i am doing:

# Debian Jessie
deb http://httpredir.debian.org/debian/ jessie main contrib non-free

# dpkg --add-architecture i386
# aptitude update

# aptitude install steam

When i click on Steam, nothing happens, and if i run Steam through terminal, im getting this:

pawel@debian:~$ steam
ILocalize::AddFile() failed to load file "public/steambootstrapper_english.txt".
[2017-01-10 19:46:36] Startup - updater built Aug 26 2014 15:35:42
libGL error: No matching fbConfigs or visuals found
libGL error: failed to load driver: swrast
SteamUpdateUI: An X Error occurred
X Error of failed request: BadValue (integer parameter out of range for operation)

damo · 2017-01-10 20:04:53

Do you have nvidia graphics? Google for the error message: "libGL error: failed to load driver: swrast"

pawel2k · 2017-01-10 20:17:21

damo wrote:

Do you have nvidia graphics? Google for the error message: "libGL error: failed to load driver: swrast"

Yes i do, and im using the driver from Nvidia website, i know its not recommended although i am getting 0 screen tearing with this driver, and i play some GPU extensive games from time to time.

I googled it but can't really find solution so far.

damo · 2017-01-10 20:26:25

pawel2k wrote:

damo wrote:
Do you have nvidia graphics? Google for the error message: "libGL error: failed to load driver: swrast"
Yes i do, and im using the driver from Nvidia website, i know its not recommended although i am getting 0 screen tearing with this driver, and i play some GPU extensive games from time to time.
I googled it but can't really find solution so far.

One of the reasons it isn't recommended is that you have to reinstall it and rebuild the kernel headers again after upgrades. This isn't necessary if you use the nvidia-driver from the repos.

Try installing/building again, which should sort out the swrast error - the software renderer can't find the hardware driver. (This comes up with lots of search hits )

pawel2k · 2017-01-10 21:20:32

Okay i have switched to Debian Testing and driver from Debian wiki.

Again, i followed Debian wiki on how to install Steam (same as above), but this time i had to install steam:i386 since there is not steam package in repository.

When i run Steam i am getting this error:

Fatal error: failed to load steamui.so

Head_on_a_Stick · 2017-01-10 21:32:00

pawel2k wrote:

i have switched to Debian Testing

Thread moved to Help & Support (Other)

Head_on_a_Stick · 2017-01-10 21:37:28

pawel2k wrote:

When i run Steam i am getting this error:
Fatal error: failed to load steamui.so

Try:

mv .local/share/Steam{,.old}

https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=157825

To find that solution, I simply entered your error message into the search box at https://www.startpage.com/ — that link was at the top of the list

pawel2k · 2017-01-10 21:40:07

Head_on_a_Stick wrote:

pawel2k wrote:
When i run Steam i am getting this error:
Fatal error: failed to load steamui.so
Try:
mv .local/share/Steam{,.old}
https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=157825
To find that solution, I simply entered your error message into the search box at https://www.startpage.com/ — that link was at the top of the list

Tried that already, same error.

This is bullsh*t seriously Steam should work OOTB.

Last edited by Head_on_a_Stick (2017-01-10 21:41:16)

damo · 2017-01-10 21:42:47

pawel2k wrote:

...
This is bullsh*t seriously Steam should work OOTB.

Head_on_a_Stick wrote:

...
As I have said, that method works just fine in my BunsenLabs system, it should work on yours as well as long as you haven't misconfigured the system somehow elsewhere.

It would seem that you have a misconfigured system

Head_on_a_Stick · 2017-01-10 21:43:22

It works fine for my Intel & AMD hardware, have you tried the non-proprietary drivers?

pawel2k · 2017-01-10 21:43:58

damo wrote:

pawel2k wrote:
...
This is bullsh*t seriously Steam should work OOTB.
Head_on_a_Stick wrote:
...
As I have said, that method works just fine in my BunsenLabs system, it should work on yours as well as long as you haven't misconfigured the system somehow elsewhere.
It would seem that you have a misconfigured system

How can i have a misconfigured system if i just installed clean Debian?
I tried it few times already and always some errors.

It works OOTB on Ubuntu but i dont want to use that crap.

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