> On Sat, 20 Nov 1999, you wrote:
> > I'm still waiting (myself) to find out where/when I can buy the Linux
> > version of Q3 Arena. :-) I called Id software on Friday and they said
> > they don't have a release date yet. :-(
> Yah rumor was nov 24, then dec 7. . .according to folks at all the comp
shops i
> been to. What i understand from reading the plans of id staff, it seems
that
> the Elite (tin box) edition won't have linux binaries, additionally, the
Linux
> version WILL NOT ship simultaneously with the Win/Mac versions as
originally
> planned. Linux binaries will not be able for dload until post xmas,
mainly for
> the purpose of collecting stats.
>
If a software dealer gives you a hard date for the release of any Id game,
they are making it up.. Anyone that has followed John Carmack and co. over
the last few years knows that they never give hard release dates. They
always release the game "When Its Done".
Todd Hollenshead, the CEO for Id software had this to say in a recent finger
update. ( you can see it for yourself by going to the console or xterm
window and typing 'finger [EMAIL PROTECTED] | more')
Here is Todds update:
11-14-1999
Demo Test notes:
As Graeme indicated, this is a preliminary release. We are
retaining the prohibition on physical media distribution until we
release the final or "gold" demo. That means that magazines will
NOT be allowed to distribute this version of the demo on coverdisks.
This is marked all over the test, however I would appreciate it if
all of the Quake 3 and game site webmasters that are mirroring or
covering the release would lend me a hand and make sure our friendly
neighborhood game and computer magazines understand this.
Rest assured, we will allow physical media distribution of the final
demo, once it is released, but not yet.
Second, although the 1-800-idgames number is on the screen, we (id) aren't
accepting orders yet. Also, please remember that number is not for
technical support for Quake III Arena, the demo test, or any other id
game. Feedback, bugs, etc., in the demo test should still be sent to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Finally, before the crazy speculation starts, we aren't done with the
game yet. We will be finished "when it's done!" Again, anyone besides
id claiming to have the official release date is just pulling your chain.
