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fracturedmind · 04-25-2003, 06:39 AM

Has anyone used this? I'd really like to convert my desktop (currently windows xp pro) to Linux, the only thing I need/use windows for anymore is playing games. Wondered if theres bad compatability issues or anything? I'm looking to play current games mostly, Battlefield 1942, Command and Conquer, Everquest.

I see on the site that they say these run, but I just want a users point of view, does it crash often? Lag horribly? Even work?

Thanks in advance

Krycheck · 04-25-2003, 06:59 AM

I run WineX on my desktop and on my laptop.
On my desktop I had WineX 2.2 I think that's the version. It ran WCIII great, I also tested Hitman, Alice, SoF2 and those ran fine too. Couldn't alt+tab tho, would screw up the graphics bad.

I have 3.0 on my laptop and WCIII doesn't run on it. I haven't had a chance too see why yet and I haven't tried any other games.
I heard that now you can alt+tab.

I think it's worth the $5 a month for the min 3 months.

phunktastic · 04-25-2003, 08:03 AM

I hear 3.0 works really well. You can go on their website and search for certain games, users post comments about how well the game works. I cancelled my subscription because I started using windows primarily again.. but now I'm using linux again so I'm thinking about buying it again. I know you can get the CVS version for free but I hear it doesn't work with copy protection, which is pretty much any new game that you legitimately buy

rubicon · 05-05-2003, 10:37 AM

You could also just get a removable drive bay and second hard disk. One for Linux and one for Windows.

I'm a big advocate of the removable drive. It's easy and safe. Considering the low price of drives, you can get a new HDD and bay for $100.

04-25-2003, 06:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
fracturedmind Crazy Location: Dallas, TX	WineX Has anyone used this? I'd really like to convert my desktop (currently windows xp pro) to Linux, the only thing I need/use windows for anymore is playing games. Wondered if theres bad compatability issues or anything? I'm looking to play current games mostly, Battlefield 1942, Command and Conquer, Everquest. I see on the site that they say these run, but I just want a users point of view, does it crash often? Lag horribly? Even work? Thanks in advance __________________ It won't give up, it wants me dead, god damn this voice inside my head.
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04-25-2003, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Krycheck Sultana ruined my evil persona Location: Los Angeles	I run WineX on my desktop and on my laptop. On my desktop I had WineX 2.2 I think that's the version. It ran WCIII great, I also tested Hitman, Alice, SoF2 and those ran fine too. Couldn't alt+tab tho, would screw up the graphics bad. I have 3.0 on my laptop and WCIII doesn't run on it. I haven't had a chance too see why yet and I haven't tried any other games. I heard that now you can alt+tab. I think it's worth the $5 a month for the min 3 months. __________________ His pants are tight...but his morals are loose!!

04-25-2003, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
phunktastic Insane Location: Dayton, Ohio	I hear 3.0 works really well. You can go on their website and search for certain games, users post comments about how well the game works. I cancelled my subscription because I started using windows primarily again.. but now I'm using linux again so I'm thinking about buying it again. I know you can get the CVS version for free but I hear it doesn't work with copy protection, which is pretty much any new game that you legitimately buy __________________ "Relax, the world will spin beside itself and suck you in. With threats and hopes beyond compare"

05-05-2003, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
rubicon Stop. Think. Question. Location: Redondo Beach, CA	You could also just get a removable drive bay and second hard disk. One for Linux and one for Windows. I'm a big advocate of the removable drive. It's easy and safe. Considering the low price of drives, you can get a new HDD and bay for $100. __________________ How you do anything is how you do everything.