Just thought I'd throw in my two cents about the Linux/windows issue.
I've been setting up Ubuntu on my laptop and hoping I could move gaming
and other stuff I normally use in Windows on that.
First off, if you have an ATI card, forget it.
Getting Linux to just get a picture on screen took a couple of days (I'm
new to Linux so that explains some of it).
I still haven't been able to get headphone sound which is a known
problem and a big one for most gamers.
As for Steam:
Installing and running Steam is fine under Wine and basically works
the same way as on Windows.
Installation of HL2DM was easy through Steam.
HL2DM starts alright but there it ends.
DirectX isn't supported in Linux since it is proprietary technology
and although Wine support for it is ok you can't really
count on being able to play after a Steam update.
I haven't been able to take a single step in HL2DM since the game is
pretty much in a permanent state of lag.
Most of my problems can be linked back to the fact that I have an ATI
radeon mobility X700 card but it is probably too
much of a hassle for the serious gamer (unless you want to become a
serious Linux guru :))
Stay with XP until
A. Steam comes out with a Linux client.
B. Steam have gotten through the teething problems of Vista
C. You get tired of playing games ;)
nisbus
Roman Hatsiev wrote:
If you like your XP I wonder why you may need to look at linux? XP
will be supported by MS for next 4 years at least.
On 30/01/07, Brian M. Frain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I found that decision pretty strange also since they are saying that
Vista
is going to bring back and revolutionize pc gaming. As if we ever left?
I am not one of those MS haters and I do like my xp but I am just in
awe at
some of the decisions they made this time around.
I have been seriously looking at a linux alternative. I am wondering how
well Valve product server and clients run on linux and this is
definitely
the place to ask.
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Funny, that article was linked in the very first post...
Creative are working on another version of DirectSound, but very few
games
support it.
Also, Valve would be advised to fix this, do they really want there
loyal
gamers, who upgrade cause games don't support DirectX 9, having awful
sound,
when they have a fairly new Sound Card
On 30/01/07, Brian M. Frain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I believe I read that it is the way Vista handles sound (changed
from past
> windows methods). You are no longer able to use hardware
acceleration or
> some such. I am sure if you google it you will find an article
about it.
> My point is it doesn't seem as if it is something Valve can or even
should
> try to fix. Go yell at Bill Gates or Creative and tell them how stupid
> that
> decision seems (I say seems cause maybe they know something we don't).
>
>
>
>
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> Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 4:03 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [hlds] Counter-Strike 1.6 Vista sound issues
>
> I've had many problems concerning CS1.6 on Vista. EAX not working and
> others.
>
> http://pc.ign.com/articles/759/759538p1.html might be an
interesting read.
>
> Maybe it's time Valve reprogrammed CS1.6 to comply with Vista? I'm
> sure they've not yet completely given up this project, as it still
> bring in money. However I am not sure they know why they cannot
> increase the price a little, as cheaters seem to have no troubles
> buying new accounts.
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