Once you become aware that there is a dependable, secure, capable, and modern computer system that rivals all others in popularity and actual use, you will want to try the Linux operating system on your computer. Perhaps you've been using a member of the Unix/Linux family - Linux, Android, ChromeOS, BSD or even OSX - for quite a while. If so, you are likely looking for new ways to optimize your technology for the way you work. Going Linux is for computer users who just want to use Linux to get things done. Are you new to Linux, upgrading from Windows to Linux, or just thinking about moving to Linux? This audio podcast provides you with practical, day-to-day advice on how to use Linux and its applications. Our goal is to help make the Linux experience easy for you.
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Going Linux #091 - Linux Games-Advanced
Going Linux #091 - Linux Games-Advanced
The long-awaited Advanced Linux Gaming episode is finally here! From native Linux games to Play on Linux, we discuss the things you need to know to get advanced games to run on your Linux machine.Episode 91 Time Stamps
00:00 Going Linux #091 - Linux Games-Advanced
00:18 Introduction
01:30 Larry's talk at SCaLE 8x is on "Linux for Windows Users"
02:37 Get your drivers "in a row" to get ready for gaming
03:22 Proper video drivers are critical for gaming on Linux
04:45 Turn off Compiz before you start
05:06 Where do I go to install hardware drivers for Ubuntu?
07:00 There are some great native Linux games... like Penumbra
09:38 Saurbraten, Open Arena and Alien Arena are like Quake
12:17 Microsoft games are designed to run on Windows. Don't expect miracles!
13:27 Finding instructions for getting games to run under WINE on Linux
13:56 Considerations for differences in computer harware
15:18 James: An e-mail with suggestions for setting up Windows games on Linux
21:56 Play On Linux: Not just for gaming
23:20 Play On Linux works like Add/Remove Programs for installing many Windows apps like iTunes and others.
25:19 The Play On Linux website has an extensive "scripts" list
27:42 Thanks, Tom for your personal sacrifice, testing all these games
28:28 Caution: Be careful of 3rd party applications. Wine can get Windows viruses!
29:34 iTunes, goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe
31:22 SCaLE 8x promo
32:21 End