The game is already ported to Linux by Loki. Although I doubt that they have loki's sources... and you're right, a port wouldn't be too much trouble; however, it would be some trouble which is more than enough for a port not to surface.
No linux distribution (or linux itself) has passed the Common Criteria certification yet. Many government offices cannot run operating systems which have not been certified.
I believe that there are now some companies working on having some Linux distribution(s) certified, but don't quote me on that.
I remember that when upgrading my pentium 133 from 2.0.x to 2.2.x, I noticed what seemed to be a big drop in performance (or at least an increase in latency). Now the machine runs 2.4.0.
Many features of the kernel (and of Xfree86, for that matter) are really nice for the embedded and slower-computer markets; however, how do these newer versions perform vs the old versions?
Are there any benchmarks that compare Linux 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4 across several older-generation machines? What about XFree86?
Redhat 7.2 came with 2.4.2 which caused all sorts of problems. The worst problem was that zombied processes would leak memory until the admin had no choice but to reboot the server.
Desktop users may not have noticed the problem too much as it was a simple case of reboting occasionally, but it was a terrible problem for servers.
What about gentoo? You can compile for different cpus to achieve the greatest optimizations. Users with an internet connection would be able to install programs easily via a 'emerge'.
I suggest compiling the base system on a dual-athlon or something similiar and then copying the data to the machine via cdrom or the network. You could network via Null-modem for those without ethernet.
I made a new release today, 0.0.3 in which the shadows work a bit better (but not quite good). The shadows are generally too dark and can become clipped as the program does not extend the clipping size of the image to account for the shadow.
I've had several requests for a README, but I haven't done so yet. In addition, 0.0.4 will likely have an unzip feature to extract the curxptheme files.
Works good, of course the window-manager must support it to work well. I've not yet tried a window manager that does support it; however, using 'restart window manager' if your window manager has such a feature, will do the job nicely.
Converts CursorXP themes at wincustomize.org to Xcursor compatable. Pop the themes into ~/.icons/ or/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/icons/, or/usr/share/icons/. Change your Xresources property Xcursor.theme.
Quit your whining. I used to do 3d modeling in Windows95 with a 2mb Matrox Millenium, 16 megs of system memory (72pin EDO), and a 133 mhz Pentium (no MMX or other extensions).
AND I WAS HAPPY. Upgrading to 32 megs of ram was a nice boast, though.
I saw a Gateway2000 computer shipped with Windows95. The Windows95 disk was sealed with such a sticker that said you agree to the EULA by breaking the sticker; however, there was no printed EULA. You could only retrieve the EULA by breaking the seal and inserting the disk into your cdrom reader.
Mozilla runs on BeOS and is included in the "Developers Edition". I'm not sure about java, but there is very likely a JVM that runs on BeOS (as there are several opensource JVMs, though not nearly as good as IBM's or Sun's).
One thing they mentioned is that the microwave could tell how long to cook the food by a barcode. Personally, I would like to see all products coming bluetooth (or similiar) enabled. Your refrigerator could automatically keep tabs on the contents, microwaves and ovens would automatically determine the heat/length of cooking.
When you want to go shopping, your house could spit out a list of things that you will need to pickup based on the amount in stock and your typical purchasing habits.
I saw a movie where the authentication was done via a puzzle. Creating a drawing would be a great way to authenticate for some people (obviously not for the blind!). It would also be a terror for public terminals in which left-handed people most use (such as myself).
The question isn't how the interface would be, but rather how to impliment it:)
> It seems to me that bigger and more important > packages are delayed in Debian. Sure, some > "yetnothercardgame.0.3.44" gets updated quickly, > but heaven help us when it comes to something like > KDE or Xfree!
I believe this is something that has come with maturity. As more users use Debian, it becomes increasingly more important to make sure that major updates in important packages have no breakages. It is a minor problem if "yetanothercardgame" breaks, but it is a major problem if Xfree or KDE breaks.
Debian has OpenOffice: apt-get install openoffice.org
Generally it is better updated than any other, although you are right about Xfree4.2.
I won't bother to check about KDE3, but I've heard complaints about it before.. I don't use KDE so I don't particularly care if it is included or updated.
Outside those packages, *most* are well maintained and frequently updated.. much more than any other distribution.
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The value of currency does change. I don't know enough about economics to know how everything works, though.
The game is already ported to Linux by Loki. Although I doubt that they have loki's sources... and you're right, a port wouldn't be too much trouble; however, it would be some trouble which is more than enough for a port not to surface.
No linux distribution (or linux itself) has passed the Common Criteria certification yet. Many government offices cannot run operating systems which have not been certified.
I believe that there are now some companies working on having some Linux distribution(s) certified, but don't quote me on that.
I remember that when upgrading my pentium 133 from 2.0.x to 2.2.x, I noticed what seemed to be a big drop in performance (or at least an increase in latency). Now the machine runs 2.4.0.
Many features of the kernel (and of Xfree86, for that matter) are really nice for the embedded and slower-computer markets; however, how do these newer versions perform vs the old versions?
Are there any benchmarks that compare Linux 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4 across several older-generation machines? What about XFree86?
Redhat 7.2 came with 2.4.2 which caused all sorts of problems. The worst problem was that zombied processes would leak memory until the admin had no choice but to reboot the server.
Desktop users may not have noticed the problem too much as it was a simple case of reboting occasionally, but it was a terrible problem for servers.
What about gentoo? You can compile for different cpus to achieve the greatest optimizations. Users with an internet connection would be able to install programs easily via a 'emerge'.
I suggest compiling the base system on a dual-athlon or something similiar and then copying the data to the machine via cdrom or the network. You could network via Null-modem for those without ethernet.
I made a new release today, 0.0.3 in which the shadows work a bit better (but not quite good). The shadows are generally too dark and can become clipped as the program does not extend the clipping size of the image to account for the shadow.
I've had several requests for a README, but I haven't done so yet. In addition, 0.0.4 will likely have an unzip feature to extract the curxptheme files.
Works good, of course the window-manager must support it to work well. I've not yet tried a window manager that does support it; however, using 'restart window manager' if your window manager has such a feature, will do the job nicely.
Nvidia works with Xinerama because Nvidia doesn't use DRI, likewise for 3dfx's voodoo1 and voodoo2 cards.
I know for a fact that I"ve gotten XV to work on my primary screen, but not on the secondary ones.
I'm not sure if DRI will work on the primary screen or not. It was not in 4.0.0, but this may have changed.
Uh, why not just use the Linux binaries? You do realize that Return to Castle Wolfenstein is ported, right?
Shameless plug:
/usr/X11R6/lib/X11/icons/, or /usr/share/icons/. Change your Xresources property Xcursor.theme.
http://freshmeat.net/projects/sd2xc/
Converts CursorXP themes at wincustomize.org to Xcursor compatable. Pop the themes into ~/.icons/ or
Checkout, http://freshmeat.net/projects/sd2xc/
Converts CursorXP themes to Xcursor themes.
Yes, this is a shameless plug.
XRandR and Xcursor :)
You laugh, but I've seen braille on drive-up ATMs.
Quit your whining. I used to do 3d modeling in Windows95 with a 2mb Matrox Millenium, 16 megs of system memory (72pin EDO), and a 133 mhz Pentium (no MMX or other extensions).
AND I WAS HAPPY. Upgrading to 32 megs of ram was a nice boast, though.
The latest point release for linux finally comes with SMP support provided in an additional binary (quake3_smp).
:(
Unfortunately, it doesn't work with "Bid for Power" and probably some other mods.
> I hope this release spawns a Linux-friendly
> snowboarding simulator -- Soul Ride is limited to
> Windows (9X, NT, 2000) for now.
Uh.. first of all, Soul Ride was GPL'ed at least a week ago. I downloaded it several days ago and have been playing it happily... IN LINUX.
Soul Ride was ported to Linux before it was even GPL'ed. Do slashdot editors even check the stories that they post?
I saw a Gateway2000 computer shipped with Windows95. The Windows95 disk was sealed with such a sticker that said you agree to the EULA by breaking the sticker; however, there was no printed EULA. You could only retrieve the EULA by breaking the seal and inserting the disk into your cdrom reader.
I though there already was a space elevator. Unfortunately, you may need one of these.
Mozilla runs on BeOS and is included in the "Developers Edition". I'm not sure about java, but there is very likely a JVM that runs on BeOS (as there are several opensource JVMs, though not nearly as good as IBM's or Sun's).
One thing they mentioned is that the microwave could tell how long to cook the food by a barcode. Personally, I would like to see all products coming bluetooth (or similiar) enabled. Your refrigerator could automatically keep tabs on the contents, microwaves and ovens would automatically determine the heat/length of cooking.
When you want to go shopping, your house could spit out a list of things that you will need to pickup based on the amount in stock and your typical purchasing habits.
I saw a movie where the authentication was done via a puzzle. Creating a drawing would be a great way to authenticate for some people (obviously not for the blind!). It would also be a terror for public terminals in which left-handed people most use (such as myself).
:)
The question isn't how the interface would be, but rather how to impliment it
This worm does not transfer by email.
> It seems to me that bigger and more important
> packages are delayed in Debian. Sure, some
> "yetnothercardgame.0.3.44" gets updated quickly,
> but heaven help us when it comes to something like
> KDE or Xfree!
I believe this is something that has come with maturity. As more users use Debian, it becomes increasingly more important to make sure that major updates in important packages have no breakages. It is a minor problem if "yetanothercardgame" breaks, but it is a major problem if Xfree or KDE breaks.
Debian has OpenOffice:
apt-get install openoffice.org
Generally it is better updated than any other, although you are right about Xfree4.2.
I won't bother to check about KDE3, but I've heard complaints about it before.. I don't use KDE so I don't particularly care if it is included or updated.
Outside those packages, *most* are well maintained and frequently updated.. much more than any other distribution.