Michael Simms of LGP and TuxGames

jvmatthe writes "The scene for native Linux games has been sleeping for months now, given the demise of Loki. Now LinuxGames has posted a very interesting interview with Michael Simms, who leads both TuxGames and Linux Game Publishing (LGP), which details his views on where Linux gaming has been, where it stands now (including comments on WineX), and where it may be going in the short and long term."

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COMMON SENSE WARNINGS WHEN DEALING WITH A UFO

[Anonymous Coward]

This is guide is written by slashdot readers for slashdot readers. Got a suggestion? suggest it by replying this discussion thread

Useful Advice:

1. Do not touch or attempt to touch a UFO that has landed. Passing through the Earth's atmosphere the skin of the craft will be hot. There is also a possibility of radiation. There is also a chance of steam being produced from the heated hull at the landing site.

2. Do not stand under a hovering UFO at low altitude. There is a possibility of radiation danger.

3. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONTACT ALIENS if they appear, any movement on your part may constitute an act of aggression. If possible, back away VERY slowly. Make no gestures what so ever.

4. Note the shape and size of the craft, use nearby objects for a size comparison.

5. If you can take some photographs but ... BE VERY CAREFUL. Flash photography may be seen as an act of agression, and could even have harmful effects on the aliens. The use of a tripod might also be confused with a dangerous weapon.

6. Do not touch any artifact from an alien spacecraft, the artifact may be dangerous, leave this to the authorites.

7. Do not attempt sex with the aliens. Alien fluids might have acid or other undesirables. by TrollBurger #575126

8. Get away from the area QUICKLY. Inform the local authorites or the military.

9. If you a wound or illness, present it to the aliens in a manner that shows you are hurt. Many aliens have healing powers in their appendages. by scotch #102596

10. Do not attempt to shoot at alien craft. Not only is this a direct act of agression, but many alien ships employ powerful sheilding which can deflect a bullet or shot directly towards you, which may lead to injuries.

Less Useful Advice:

1. Offer the aliens a burger. They've just been on a trip that must have taken many millions of lightyears, they're probably hungry. by TrollBurger #575126

2. Don't tell the aliens about Slashdot, Jerry Springer, and America. The aliens are probably trying to find intelligent life.

3. To aid future human/alien dialog, attempt to communicate the rotation period of an electron in a hydrogen atom, using dance. This is the intergalactic Roseta Stone.

4. Attempt to sneeze on the aliens. This is just to show that "War of the Worlds" was a CROCK OF SHIT!

5. Explain to them about area 51, and how we shot down, and experimented on one of their own. (THIS MIGHT BE DANGEROUS).

6. Offer to show them an anal probe (if you have one handy). (OPTIONAL)

7. If the alien seems upset, offer to rub its head gently. Not only will this ease a tense situation, it will bring you good luck. by scotch #102596

Re:Interesting that he still needs to say this:

[Anonymous Coward]

welcome to the real world of linux hippies, script kiddies and the fine art of trolling.

ps. you cocksucking motherfucker

Re:Interesting that he still needs to say this:

[Anonymous Coward]

what the fuck is wrong with you? The real enemy? Are you insane? GNU/Linux is just a crappy bit of software. Anyone who is truly loyal to GNU/Linux is a foolish hippy with too much time on their hands. Get a fucking life. Go for a walk. Talk to a girl. Worry about something thats a bit more important.

Re:Interesting that he still needs to say this:

[Anonymous Coward]

If I ever meet you; I'll show you some 'peace and love', LINUX Style.

Hope you like hospital food.

Re:Interesting that he still needs to say this:

[Anonymous Coward]

Is it wrong to fight for something you believe in? Do you know how much an operating system influences a persons life? Hundreds of millions of people have to work with computers everyday. It is those people that linux advocates fight for because linux is ultimately about putting the user experience first instead of profits. Microsoft is the opposite. Any innovation that Microsoft comes up is geared towards profit first and only after that is the customer experience considered.

I do talk to girls. I do go for walks. But damnit what point is there in talking to girls 20 years from now if they are so frustrated from using Microsoft software that they will always in a bad mood. What point is there in breathing fresh air when you know you have to go back to using software that was designed by a company who doesn't care about your sanity.

That is what linux is about. The freedom to choose. Software designed with the user in mind, not stockholders.

And that is worth FIGHTING for dammit.

Re:Huh?

[SpaceJunkie]

If you dont have anything constructive to say towards linux gaming, what bother reading this artical? Just why? If you could actually post something constructive(even critical yet constructive) you might be able to justify your wasted bandwidth here....

Re:Interesting that he still needs to say this:

[Anonymous Coward]

Hope you remember your brave words when you're in a cell with a subway up your ass.