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Ov3rKiLL · 04-17-2004, 04:28 AM

sup dudes and dudetts, well i was wondering if there is any linux that will run windows games? i wanted to use redhat or mandrake but somebody told me that the file extensions wont work at all. so i was wondering if there is another linux that supposrts windows extensions? and also has anybody tried lindows? one more thing i have a 40 gb in my comp and i was wondering about dual booting.

Silvy · 04-17-2004, 04:50 AM

Some windows applications will work with a windows-compatibility layer under linux.

Look for the Wine project. There is a special games-version in development called WineX.

But there is no catch-all solution, generally windows applications will not run, (or run slower) under linux. Native applications are way better performance-wise.

File-extensions are handled differently under linux: they just indicate the file type as an assistance. Executables do not need the .exe / .com etc file extensions. File-extensions work fine, but more as a convenience to the user, not the system.
(it has other means of determining executability)

Edited for formatting

Speed_Gibson · 04-17-2004, 04:52 AM

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and also has anybody tried lindows?

did a quick search for 'lindows' and found these --1-- --2-- --3-- threads just for starters

manalone · 04-17-2004, 05:09 AM

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Originally posted by Ov3rKiLL
sup dudes and dudetts, well i was wondering if there is any linux that will run windows games?

Winex
does some directx stuff, but iirc it's not trivial to use.

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i wanted to use redhat or mandrake but somebody told me that the file extensions wont work at all. so i was wondering if there is another linux that supposrts windows extensions?

What do you mean by extensions?
Windows and Linux are different operating systems. For the most part they run completely different programs.

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one more thing i have a 40 gb in my comp and i was wondering about dual booting.

40gb should be plenty. you can run linux on 5-10 with tons of space.

SecretMethod70 · 04-17-2004, 10:43 AM

First, you should definitely read the new notice at the top of this forum.

Regarding games, think of it this way. You don't expect to be able to run Windows games on Mac OS and vice-versa, and the same goes for Linux. However, there are ways to coax the games into running, through use of things such as WineX. But it's not something that doesn't require thought and it's not something that's inherently "easy" to do. They're different operating systems and, as such, act like different operating systems.

flamingpeach · 04-17-2004, 11:55 AM

There are a few games that have been ported to Linux...NeverWinter Nights is one I know off the top of my head. I'm almost positive theres black and white, the Age of games, and a few others.

You can't expect games running through an emulator to run very well, but good luck.

SecretMethod70 · 04-17-2004, 11:59 AM

WINE Is Not an Emulator (I love recursive acronyms

). IIRC, it takes the API calls and converts them into something Linux can understand...or something like that. Forgive my termonology...I know what I mean, but I'm not sure how to call it as I'm not a programmer.

ratbastid · 04-19-2004, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by SecretMethod70
WINE Is Not an Emulator (I love recursive acronyms ). IIRC, it takes the API calls and converts them into something Linux can understand...or something like that. Forgive my termonology...I know what I mean, but I'm not sure how to call it as I'm not a programmer.

Dead on. WINE is an "alternate implementation of the Windows API". Emulators get sued, as reverse-engineering copyrighted works is illegal. Creating an alternate implementation of a published API, though, is totally fair game.

Krycheck · 04-20-2004, 08:27 PM

Try WineX if you really want to play Win games on linux.
I was never able to get Wine to work till I tried WineX. I was able to get HL, WC, DiabloII running well with little configuration. Pay for the subcription, it's well worth it.

04-17-2004, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ov3rKiLL Banned	linux question sup dudes and dudetts, well i was wondering if there is any linux that will run windows games? i wanted to use redhat or mandrake but somebody told me that the file extensions wont work at all. so i was wondering if there is another linux that supposrts windows extensions? and also has anybody tried lindows? one more thing i have a 40 gb in my comp and i was wondering about dual booting.

04-17-2004, 04:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Silvy paranoid Location: The Netherlands	Some windows applications will work with a windows-compatibility layer under linux. Look for the Wine project. There is a special games-version in development called WineX. But there is no catch-all solution, generally windows applications will not run, (or run slower) under linux. Native applications are way better performance-wise. File-extensions are handled differently under linux: they just indicate the file type as an assistance. Executables do not need the .exe / .com etc file extensions. File-extensions work fine, but more as a convenience to the user, not the system. (it has other means of determining executability) Edited for formatting __________________ "Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. " - Murphy MacManus (Boondock Saints)

04-17-2004, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	First, you should definitely read the new notice at the top of this forum. Regarding games, think of it this way. You don't expect to be able to run Windows games on Mac OS and vice-versa, and the same goes for Linux. However, there are ways to coax the games into running, through use of things such as WineX. But it's not something that doesn't require thought and it's not something that's inherently "easy" to do. They're different operating systems and, as such, act like different operating systems. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

04-17-2004, 11:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Location: redmond, washington	There are a few games that have been ported to Linux...NeverWinter Nights is one I know off the top of my head. I'm almost positive theres black and white, the Age of games, and a few others. You can't expect games running through an emulator to run very well, but good luck. __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

04-17-2004, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	WINE Is Not an Emulator (I love recursive acronyms ). IIRC, it takes the API calls and converts them into something Linux can understand...or something like that. Forgive my termonology...I know what I mean, but I'm not sure how to call it as I'm not a programmer. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

04-20-2004, 08:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Krycheck Sultana ruined my evil persona Location: Los Angeles	Try WineX if you really want to play Win games on linux. I was never able to get Wine to work till I tried WineX. I was able to get HL, WC, DiabloII running well with little configuration. Pay for the subcription, it's well worth it. __________________ His pants are tight...but his morals are loose!!