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by **Alistair** » Sat Jul 08, 06 7:01 pm

Deus Ex Linux Community is a forum set up and managed by myself and others. Our aim is to provide Linux users with assistance with Deus Ex. We also hope to show users the benefits of running and hosting Deus Ex and its servers on Linux instead of Windows.

I would appreciate it if Dejavu, Darkknight, Nobody, JimBowen and the MTL Team register specifically

http://www.dxalpha.com/linux/phpBB2

by **clyzm** » Sat Jul 08, 06 9:38 pm

So you encourage Linux and discourage Windows?

by **jesus** » Sat Jul 08, 06 11:33 pm

sounds kewl nd cata y is my quote still at the bottem of ur sig m8? i thought u would have goten bord of it by now, i like it in anycase lol its kewl

by **Allan** » Sun Jul 09, 06 12:28 am

So far as I can tell, Linux is less system resource hogging than Windows, so a better amount of your system specs can go into hosting a server/some servers.

But I dunno... (Drinks more Bacardi Breezer...)

by **Alistair** » Sun Jul 09, 06 9:30 am

Have a look

We've had interest

by **DarkKnight** » Sun Jul 09, 06 9:35 am

Can you install sub-black?

My eyes can't handle subsilver... >.>

by **clyzm** » Sun Jul 09, 06 9:40 am

So uh ... I know I'm an idiot for asking this, but 3 questions:

1) What's the benefit converting from Windows to Linux?
2) Is it possible to convert from Windows to Linux using only software?
3) If so, is it a big time change?

by **DarkKnight** » Sun Jul 09, 06 10:02 am

chococataclyzm wrote:So uh ... I know I'm an idiot for asking this, but 3 questions:

1) What's the benefit converting from Windows to Linux?
2) Is it possible to convert from Windows to Linux using only software?
3) If so, is it a big time change?

1) There are many reaons why I choose Linux over Windows, the top among them is security and flexability. I love the freedom it gives me to develop, and things just make sense. If they don't, I can change them, and then make my changes available to people who agree with me.

The Register did an interesting study on security, which I feel people should read.

Also, for a wider look at Linux, and the idea's behind it, have a look at wikipeida.

2) I'm assuming you're asking "Do I need to buy new hardware to run Linux?". The answer to that, is yes and no. Yes if you want Linux on it's own hardrive, no if you're okay with sharing hdd space.

3) Switching to Linux will always be a big change, however some distro's ease the pain, Ubuntu being the best of the bunch, imo.

If any one wants to test out Linux, I suggest getting the Ubuntu CD from here, boot from it, and watch it fire up. It won't wipe your system or anything like that, it runs totally off the CD unless you tell it to install.

by **clyzm** » Sun Jul 09, 06 10:07 am

DarkKnight wrote:
chococataclyzm wrote:So uh ... I know I'm an idiot for asking this, but 3 questions:

1) What's the benefit converting from Windows to Linux?
2) Is it possible to convert from Windows to Linux using only software?
3) If so, is it a big time change?

1) There are many reaons why I choose Linux over Windows, the top among them is security and flexability. I love the freedom it gives me to develop, and things just make sense. If they don't, I can change them, and then make my changes available to people who agree with me.

The Register did an interesting study on security, which I feel people should read.

Also, for a wider look at Linux, and the idea's behind it, have a look at wikipeida.

2) I'm assuming you're asking "Do I need to buy new hardware to run Linux?". The answer to that, is yes and no. Yes if you want Linux on it's own hardrive, no if you're okay with sharing hdd space.

3) Switching to Linux will always be a big change, however some distro's ease the pain, Ubuntu being the best of the bunch, imo.

If any one wants to test out Linux, I suggest getting the Ubuntu CD from here, boot from it, and watch it fire up. It won't wipe your system or anything like that, it runs totally off the CD unless you tell it to install.

I might consider switching to Linux sometime later (when I graduate from College, perhaps)

by **Alistair** » Sun Jul 09, 06 10:37 am

DarkKnight wrote:Can you install sub-black?

My eyes can't handle subsilver... >.>

haha xD I'll work on it.

Check out the FAQ derek

by **Alistair** » Fri Jul 21, 06 5:40 pm

Uh *Bump*. Could you stick this please :mrgreen:

by **clyzm** » Fri Jul 21, 06 6:17 pm

Yes, yes I have.

by **Skinny Puppy** » Fri Jul 21, 06 7:41 pm

What's Linex? :shock:

by **Allan** » Fri Jul 21, 06 7:42 pm

An operating system for PC's and laptops.

by **Fatman** » Fri Jul 21, 06 9:35 pm

So if i would switch to Linux some of the games would run better then on windows correct?

by **jesus** » Fri Jul 21, 06 11:22 pm

hummm... can u download it or do u have to buy it?

by **DarkKnight** » Sat Jul 22, 06 12:23 am

Goddard:
It's LINUX, I repeat, LIN-UX!

Don't make me hunt you down and hurt you.
(Seriously.)

Fatman:
Yes and no.

Linux does not use as many resources as Windows does, and native games on Linux tend to follow suit. Generally speaking, if you run a game through wine, it'll be about the same as windows.

jesus:
You can download Linux from one of the thousands of mirrons, it's 100% free in every meaning of the word.
http://www.ubuntu.com
http://www.debian.org

by **Fatman** » Sat Jul 22, 06 12:39 am

Are drivers for the hardware easily found of do you have to search the internet for them.
Also are these drivers as compatable as the same driver for windows.
(Will the Hardware work as well?)

by **jesus** » Sat Jul 22, 06 12:45 am

nd u al think it better than windows?

in wa ways?

by **DarkKnight** » Sat Jul 22, 06 12:57 am

Fatman wrote:Are drivers for the hardware easily found of do you have to search the internet for them.
Also are these drivers as compatable as the same driver for windows.
(Will the Hardware work as well?)

Most Linux distro's released in the last 12 months support pretty much all the modern hardware.

The hardest thing to install is the video drivers, but there are countless sites that give you step by steps.

nd u al think it better than windows?

in wa ways?

In every way it's possible.

by **Siva** » Sat Jul 22, 06 1:14 am

If I can play EQ2 on Linux, AND USE UI MODS, then I will convert.

by **Alistair** » Sat Jul 22, 06 8:51 am

Welcome to the world of Linux. Linux is free and community supported.I had an old 400mhz with windows installed, only trouble was windows didnt pick up my sound card, so i installed Linux and had it running in no time. Linux isnt like Windows, Linux retains the meaning and use of a computer rather than just going everywhere in GUI

by **Mr. Tastix** » Sat Jul 22, 06 9:31 am

I've used Unbuntu, well I own a CD. But I never got round to getting Wine... The only problem with Linux is that it's not as flexible as Windows. Hence why you need a Windows Emulator to run Windows Programs (hence the making of "Wine").

Though, with this forum, I'll probably install Linux again and give it another shot.

by **Alistair** » Sat Jul 22, 06 10:32 am

~¤[ß2S]Psychotic¤~ wrote:I've used Unbuntu, well I own a CD. But I never got round to getting Wine... The only problem with Linux is that it's not as flexible as Windows. Hence why you need a Windows Emulator to run Windows Programs (hence the making of "Wine").

Though, with this forum, I'll probably install Linux again and give it another shot.

Its not an emulator, it implents the needed Windows API's into Linux, thus making it faster than Windows. Linux is more flexible than Windows, it is open source.

by **clyzm** » Sat Jul 22, 06 10:34 am

I still prefer good ol' Windows XP

by **Alistair** » Sat Jul 22, 06 10:41 am

We have managed to get Deus Ex running in server mode Stable. Running much nicer than Windows servers might I say.

Check out the updated tutorial, its easier than ever.

Link

Sign up!

by **DarkKnight** » Sat Jul 22, 06 11:38 am

~¤[ß2S]Psychotic¤~ wrote:I've used Unbuntu, well I own a CD. But I never got round to getting Wine... The only problem with Linux is that it's not as flexible as Windows. Hence why you need a Windows Emulator to run Windows Programs (hence the making of "Wine").

Though, with this forum, I'll probably install Linux again and give it another shot.

The fact that any Windows programs can run under Linux shows how many talented programmers work on Wine Development.

by **Allan** » Sat Jul 22, 06 12:57 pm

DarkKnight wrote:
~¤[ß2S]Psychotic¤~ wrote:I've used Unbuntu, well I own a CD. But I never got round to getting Wine... The only problem with Linux is that it's not as flexible as Windows. Hence why you need a Windows Emulator to run Windows Programs (hence the making of "Wine").

Though, with this forum, I'll probably install Linux again and give it another shot.

The fact that any Windows programs can run under Linux shows how many talented programmers work on Wine Development.

Or, how many people work on it with no social life XD

Nah, just joking. It's great to see that people have bothered to make a means of opening Windows only programs on a non-Windows OS.

by **Alistair** » Sat Jul 22, 06 1:34 pm

After all, the original DOS was bought by the MS team..

70% of servers on the net are hosted on Linux.

Linux is also used on supercomputers

by **Zantinzuken** » Sat Jul 22, 06 1:42 pm

How will Linux benefit the people playing on the server, will there be any difference or the exact same?

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