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New Transgaming WineX Release

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the gimme-games-dammit dept.

Thunderbird writes "Transgaming released a new version of WineX. Winex allows you to run x86 windows games and programs on x86 Linux. It includes allmost full directx support (up to 7 including direct3d). " I'm still skeptical of their business model, but I subscribed anyway in the hopes that The Sims and its expansion packs will work soon. They look legit, although I only own 2 windows program (The Sims, Diablo 2, and their expansion packs) so I don't have much to test it on.

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  1. Macrovision ??? by dago · · Score: 3, Flamebait

    Did someone else noticed that transgamin has licensed macrovision safedisc copy protection ?

    At least linux programmers will be able to protect their work from piracy and stop the widespread copying of cd containing GPL software.

    That's a big hope for the hole FSF foundation which will be able to maintain its value and retribute its shareholders.

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    #include "coucou.h"
  2. Re:Bankrupt in six months by SubtleNuance · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    High taxes and the brain drain'll kill this one dead right quick.

    Bullshit. HighTaxes in Canada are not a problem. This is bullshit. They are high, any tax is too much in some eyes, but they are not the highest. See here.

    Secondly, the "brain drain" is bullshit forwarded by "tax cut" advocates.. it makes a nice meme but has little substance.

    Further, Canada spends 9% of GDP on health care for 100% coverage, US spends14% with
    Dont like to pay taxes? Well, your gonna pay one way or the other, im betting the redundancy and weight of 'competition' and 'profit' wont end up being more disposable income...