Cedega On Ubuntu

fskmh said:
The question should rather be "Will M$ release the specs for DirectX so that open source developers can do this?"

BTW, who is this Linux that you're talking about? You make it sound like a special UN organisation that is obligated to save PC users from a lack of choice. Point the finger back at yourself as the consumer.
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You my friend, love to twist a simple statement and make it something obsene, act your age already.

I'm aware there's no specific orginization working on Linux so excuse me if I'm not into all the LX l33t sp34k ok?

Point is, when will the Opensource community create a software api that drives today's current graphics cards? So, I'm not saying use DirectX, rather they should create their own that kicks Direct X off the mark.

Btw fskmh, don't bother replying to my post, you're just a troll.
 
teraside said:
You my friend, love to twist a simple statement and make it something obsene, act your age already.

I'm aware there's no specific orginization working on Linux so excuse me if I'm not into all the LX l33t sp34k ok?

Point is, when will the Opensource community create a software api that drives today's current graphics cards? So, I'm not saying use DirectX, rather they should create their own that kicks Direct X off the mark.

Btw fskmh, don't bother replying to my post, you're just a troll.
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Dude, you look silly when you dont know what ure talking about. We answered that question, but incase you have a reading problem: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenGL
 
fskmh said:
Hmm, I see you guys trying to overflow the buffer :p.

@Kasyx, I see we're on the same subnet :p:D.
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hehe. That does indeed appear to be the case. We can decide who wins based on where localhost resolves :p
 
teraside said:
Whatever, direct x is a standard, opensource should create their own and sell it to Nvidia or ATI.
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Are you serious?

http://www.winmatrix.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13647

There, OpenGL vs. DirectX10. Educate yourself.

You're basing your argument on absolute rubbish. COUNTER STRIKE has the option to use OpenGL. It has nothing to do with being a standard, it has to do with game developement companies being coerced into DX-only deals by M$.
 
Oh please, get a grip you worm, I already said I didn't see w1z4rds post!
 
Kasyx said:
Yeah, because reverting to name-calling is definitely going to swing the argument in your favour.
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Really? Well, then you should go "educate" yourself on what name calling really is, you louse.
 
teraside said:
You my friend, love to twist a simple statement and make it something obsene, act your age already.

I'm aware there's no specific orginization working on Linux so excuse me if I'm not into all the LX l33t sp34k ok?

Point is, when will the Opensource community create a software api that drives today's current graphics cards? So, I'm not saying use DirectX, rather they should create their own that kicks Direct X off the mark.

Btw fskmh, don't bother replying to my post, you're just a troll.
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'k then, you get the last word.

Not.

P.S. That was me moving the age limit down to the level you just exhibited :D.


P.P.S. How does that help with the actual problem, which is, (for the concentration impaired), consumers embracing an alternative, if it is a new standard that has to be supported by the gaming houses?
 
teraside said:
Really? Well, then you should go "educate" yourself on what name calling really is, you louse.
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Wow, teraside, my opinion of you has completely changed. From reading some of your other posts over time I had come to think of you as a reasonable, logical person, albeit with different idealogies. Yet now it seems as if I am debating a point with an angry teenage flamer. Is someone else typing for you?

Either way, back on topic. Cedega is plausible, although it does cost money. My personal choice is to dual boot. I don't often game, so I just use my Windows partition for when I go to a LAN party or something. However, gaming on Linux is not just a possibility, it is a reality, and yes Linux gaming may be behind Windows, but it is catching up, and I would really like to see Linux become a premier gaming platform in the not too distant future. Until then, however, I will concede that Windows handles games better (though not necessarily because Linux can't, but because games are not made with Linux in mind)
 
My apologies, I know I'm not the brightest in the bunch, but fskhm just made my day by twisting a general comment I made, so I was indirect taking it out on you kasyx, sorry ;)
 
teraside said:
My apologies, I know I'm not the brightest in the bunch, but fskhm just made my day by twisting a general comment I made, so I was indirect taking it out on you kasyx, sorry ;)
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I'll survive :D At least your arguments are passionate, though misguided...

*ducks and runs*
 
Anyway back on topic, it would be nice if game developers supported OpenGL as well as DirectX. Until we see that happen I am afraid I think MS will be in the lead with games support
 
Completely misguided I agree. I really wasn't kidding a few pages back though. I've always had this vision of Opensource users as this totally cool, chilled out bunch, who help and support each other, because they are working towards a common goal.

Just goes to show how surprised I was to see a bit of head thumping in this thread, I didn't think it's possible to have an arguement about Linux or an app for it ;)
 
teraside said:
Completely misguided I agree. I really wasn't kidding a few pages back though. I've always had this vision of Opensource users that this totally cool, chilled out bunch, who help and support each other, because they are working towards a common goal.
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Actually, normally open-source users are pretty chilled unless the other one chooses gnome/emacs/some distro different to mine. :)
 
hehe. Yeah, the only time Opensourcers come together is to bash Microsoft, however anything other than that there are heated debates about.

The major issue is that the game manufacturers are not making games able to run on Linux natively, which I can understand as it would take a lot more effort. Also, there are not enough gamers running Linux who would make it worth their while. I remember America's Army had a Linux version out, but it eventually got dropped as there was just not enough support for it.

I think the only way more games will be made for Linux is if more people start using Linux on a daily basis, thus enabling it to compete with Windows.
 
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