HotDog

Ok.. I have tried linux in the past and want to try it again.. The problem is I have these games here that are made for windows.


What I would like to know and maybe someone can write a FAQ on this.

Which Linux Distro is the easiest to use windows software on like Windows games.. if that is possible. I have heard about porting games to Linux but I am lost right there.

And if it is possible What are the steps involved in getting this done.


So..

1. Best or most compatible Linux for Windows Software (games)
2. Steps involved for porting?

Thank You

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Pvt. Pritchard

fedora core 4 is pretty similar to windows, but i don't think it matters much because they all use the same kernal

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Drooling_Sheep

I've never used it, but Linspire (formerly Lindows) tries to be as close to windows as possible. However, the best solution to this is dual booting, which is much easier than trying to run Windows programs under Linux.

FrAgMaN

i used the freebased suse version

HotDog

Well the main plan here is to dule boot until I fugure Linux out then slowly Migrate to Linux exclusively and If I can get my favorite game to play on Linux then its by by Windows.. because for me what it boils down to is gaming if I can do that then the switch would be worth it.

I am downloading the Live version of Linspire right now.. the version that runs off CD to try it out.

But I am looking for a free version of Linux to use. I know Linspire is like 59.00 and it would be worth it if I could port games easly to it.

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dex100

not sure how well it works but most distro have an App called Wine and it is for porting windows programs

HotDog

Then can someone please explane how wine works and how to port Windows apps and games to Linux.

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uberlinux

You are going to have horrible luck with that video card, ATI will not release their hardware info to Linux developers, and that means that getting 3D is a royal pain in the ass. Aside from that, I would advise that you dual boot with windows/ Ubuntu as ubuntu seems to be the easiest to get the hang of. If you can stand Nvidia, you should plan on that for your next Video card. also, check out the FAQ on linux gaming, somewhat sparce, but you will see some examples. Don't worry about Wine, nobody uses it, get Cedega ($5) from Transgaming in order to play games. But as I said, ATI+Linux=hours of frustration and dissappointment.

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