Operating Systems (Linux)

hnchrist3 · #1 December 16th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Since this forum actually connects with the developers, I want to thank you guys for supporting Linux. Few gaming companies do, and I want you know that when I bought my (Linux) version I did it to support you guys in your efforts, and to thank you.

What a bonus it was that the game was awesome.

I am asking that other Linux fans add their accolades here, so the developers will know that it was not a mistake.
[If not, then it was a mistake on my part!]

Thilock_Dominus · #2 December 17th, 2007, 01:31 AM

[signed]

two thumbs up for the devs for making a great game(s - also played dom2) and making it available for linux.

Dedas · #3 December 17th, 2007, 06:49 AM

[signed]

Been running Linux since 1998 and great games like this are rare indeed.

Hadrian_II · #4 December 17th, 2007, 07:02 AM

[signed]

since i got linux the only game i bought (actually the only commercial linux game that interested me)

Wikd Thots · #5 December 17th, 2007, 11:19 AM

Actually they didn't support Linux.
They write it ON Linux. They were nice enough 9smart enough) to support Windows and Mac also.

It seems to be the best of all worlds. The Linux version has made the sites easier to supprot multiple games and web interfaces. The Windows and Mac version supports the players. And it's great that you can use the same CD to install both for hosting on a linux and playing on a Windows machine if you have access to both.

Someone should pitch it on linux sites since we could use a couple more hosting sites.

hnchrist3 · #6 December 17th, 2007, 08:32 PM

Cool, and even better. Richard Stallman aside, I have no problems with creating "propietary software" using open source tools. Just another power of open source.
{For those unaware, Stallman is a pioneer in open source and directly responsible for the GNU-side of Linux. Unfortunately he thinks that ALL software should be free.}
As another part of this thread,
How many of you were 'unhappy' to PAY for it?"

I have definitely got my money's worth. I was happy to pay for it, and I would rather have paid for it then not to have it.

It was even created in an "open source" fashion. Look at all the 'outside' mods that have been created. The ability to do that and creat [sic--UNIX people know] your own maps and Nations.
{To all UNIX geeks--Ken Thompson (whom I know) said that if he could change anything about UNIX it would be the "creat" call.}
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In the end, WOW. D3 is Linux!!!!!
Cool.
[Look forward to a list of greivences I have.]

Thilock_Dominus · #7 December 18th, 2007, 04:15 AM

I'm not unhappy to pay for X software. You know even Open Source is not equal "free beer" only "free speech". So people can take money from Open Souce Software if they want - as long the source codes are available. Limewire is a good example.

Corbbz · #8 January 9th, 2008, 07:32 AM

Sorry to bring up this old thread.

But I just wanted to add my voice and say big Thank You for the developers for making Linux version of this great game. Without Linux support I wouldn't have made my order just yesterday.
I hope to see support for Linux in the future as well.

FrozenFalcon · #9 January 13th, 2008, 02:31 AM

I am a Windows user, but I heavily support the idea to make games work on many different platforms. I am actually waiting for the time that majority of games would be available on Linux; I am a gamer, and the fact that most of the games only work on Windows has kept me with it, but games like Dominions 3 are making it possible to be a gamer and use Linux. Maybe some day I will switch from Windows..