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  • 06-11-1999 2:51am
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    elexes
    Registered Users Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭


    im thinking of switching my os to linux but im wondering about my hardware is there any probloms in it getting detected and most importantly can i still play quake and all my games on it ???? just wondering

    elexes --- wants to get rid of ms os


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    SantaHoe
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    I'm only new to Linux, in the version I was using, setting up your h/w was a nightmare!
    But supposedly the newer versions have sorted that out.
    As for games, I've seen a lot of patches out there for Quake.
    I've also seen (and played on) loads of Linux servers running Half-Life.
    I'm still downloading WinLinux2000, 25% complete...
    www.winlinux2000.com

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    Karla
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    The only problems you should have with hardware is if you use a Winmodem or Winprinter, and I suspect WinDVD too.

    Everything else should be detected during the install, it's a good idea to know a bit about your graphics card and monitor settings beforehand.

    You can actually buy Quake II for Linux now. I saw it in GAME a few weeks ago.

    After seeing a sneak preview of Corel Linux today I'd suggest holding out for a week or two. It looks really cool, and the installation is meant to be fool-proof.


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    SantaHoe
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    If you do get Linux, I reccon you should still hang on to your Win32 partition, otherwise if you want to play the new releases you'll have to wait for a Linux patch. tongue.gif
    I suppose it's only a matter of time before games are ported directly to Linux, but until then, Win9x will still be a ghost in our attic. sunglasses.gif
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