Uh oh.... Will anyone make the leap if game support gets better?
I'm thinking about it.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Linux-Games-Available-on-Steam-304967.shtml
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Uh oh.... Will anyone make the leap if game support gets better?
I'm thinking about it.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Linux-Games-Available-on-Steam-304967.shtml
I'm thinking about it.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Linux-Games-Available-on-Steam-304967.shtml
I'll do it, but only if I can run Hammer. Linux is just so much better to dev on, only huge reason I'm on windows still is for Steam etc. All my other stuff is portable or runs very well in Wine.
I'll do it, but only if I can run Hammer. Linux is just so much better to dev on, only huge reason I'm on windows still is for Steam etc. All my other stuff is portable or runs very well in Wine.
I am super excited for steam on Linux. I think they already have about 30 games available and the closed beta has only just started. I'm hoping to get an invite into the closed beta but I'm not very hopeful since I'm not running Ubuntu 12.
I am super excited for steam on Linux. I think they already have about 30 games available and the closed beta has only just started. I'm hoping to get an invite into the closed beta but I'm not very hopeful since I'm not running Ubuntu 12.
About to try it on mint
http://media.steampowered.com/client/installer/steam.deb
$ steam steam://open/friends once you've got it installed
About to try it on mint
http://media.steampowered.com/client/installer/steam.deb
$ steam steam://open/friends once you've got it installed
http://media.steampowered.com/client/installer/steam.deb
$ steam steam://open/friends once you've got it installed
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
hooliI'd just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
you're not stallman
[quote=hooli]I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.[/quote]
you're not stallman
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.[/quote]
you're not stallman
Valve is really a class act. They're using their money to open up gaming to an audience starved for a gaming fix. I mean, there are some decent open source games available for Linux, and Wine has really come a long way in terms of supporting Windows applications, but there has never been a solid presence of games for Linux. Using most Linux distros feels more fresh and rewarding than using Windows. They're very lightweight, they have support for basically all the applications and equivalents that I'll ever use, and there is so much variety to choose from. You can go with essentially pre-built configurations (I personally use Linux Mint 13 with Cinnamon), or you can take the leap and create something all your own with ArchLinux. Along with this, many things are very customizable, if you're willing to put in the time and effort to learn, and if you need help, many of the Linux communities are VERY knowledgeable and willing to help. To be honest, I'd be a full-time Linux user if it weren't for the lack of Steam. It seems that things may start to turn around now :)
Edit: Oh, forgot to mention one downside (depending on who you are): No DirectX 8.1 support since it's running off of OpenGL. I'm gonna kinda miss the ugliness :P
Valve is really a class act. They're using their money to open up gaming to an audience starved for a gaming fix. I mean, there are some decent open source games available for Linux, and Wine has really come a long way in terms of supporting Windows applications, but there has never been a solid presence of games for Linux. Using most Linux distros feels more fresh and rewarding than using Windows. They're very lightweight, they have support for basically all the applications and equivalents that I'll ever use, and there is so much variety to choose from. You can go with essentially pre-built configurations (I personally use Linux Mint 13 with Cinnamon), or you can take the leap and create something all your own with ArchLinux. Along with this, many things are very customizable, if you're willing to put in the time and effort to learn, and if you need help, many of the Linux communities are VERY knowledgeable and willing to help. To be honest, I'd be a full-time Linux user if it weren't for the lack of Steam. It seems that things may start to turn around now :)
Edit: Oh, forgot to mention one downside (depending on who you are): No DirectX 8.1 support since it's running off of OpenGL. I'm gonna kinda miss the ugliness :P
Edit: Oh, forgot to mention one downside (depending on who you are): No DirectX 8.1 support since it's running off of OpenGL. I'm gonna kinda miss the ugliness :P
Can you not set the picmip values in OpenGL though?
Can you not set the picmip values in OpenGL though?
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