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Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Eric Legge, Dec 21, 2002.

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  1. Eric Legge Newcomer, in training

    Eric Legge, Dec 21, 2002
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  2. Justin Newcomer, in training

    unreal tournament
    Justin, Dec 21, 2002
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  3. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training

    you can play QUAKEIII on linux....
    Phantasm66, Dec 21, 2002
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  4. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    Nodsu, Dec 22, 2002
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  5. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can use WINE and play all the Windows games you want...
    Vehementi, Dec 22, 2002
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  6. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    You are wrong. :)

    WINE runs only some things. The speed and graphics are godawful and the thing will probably crash very soon.. :blackeye:

    Sorry to break your heart, but that's the way it is. :cool:
    Nodsu, Dec 23, 2002
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  7. Vehementi TechSpot Paladin

    Ah right then.

    Do games run better on Linux? FPS wise? I doubt it since they don't have all the optimized drivers and stuff like that that Windows does. Such a pity :(
    Vehementi, Dec 23, 2002
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  8. Justin Newcomer, in training

    From my experience linux game support is horrid.


    Same hardware, same game, different builds - And the windows port gets better quality with higher frame rates and less buggy play. Very apparent in Unreal Tournament and ZSNES.
    Justin, Dec 23, 2002
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  9. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training

    some games do play well under linux, such as Quake III and Unreal Tournament 2003. But you need to install drivers with 3d acceleration support. nvidia is good.
    Phantasm66, Dec 23, 2002
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