I've got a HP NX8220 work laptop which I dual boot with Ubuntu. As far as I've noticed literally everything worked straight out of the install with Dapper - I even installed using Wifi. This includes sleeping and the additional buttons (mute etc.). I'd read the HP had been working with Ubuntu to make things work well with their laptops and my personal experience is very positive. Andrew.
It wasn't so much individual bullet point 'innovations' that made UT stand out. It was more the laser sharp focus on providing a great online shooter. The interface, number of built in game modes and well-done bot support (which allowed you to familiarise yourself with maps & game types before making a fool of yourself) were unique at the time. It made Q3 Arena look unfinished. Now you can argue whether or not that is innovation or not, but it certainly changed what I expect from an online game and I think UT AS A WHOLE was a brilliant achievement in game design.
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I've got a HP NX8220 work laptop which I dual boot with Ubuntu. As far as I've noticed literally everything worked straight out of the install with Dapper - I even installed using Wifi. This includes sleeping and the additional buttons (mute etc.). I'd read the HP had been working with Ubuntu to make things work well with their laptops and my personal experience is very positive.
Andrew.
It wasn't so much individual bullet point 'innovations' that made UT stand out. It was more the laser sharp focus on providing a great online shooter. The interface, number of built in game modes and well-done bot support (which allowed you to familiarise yourself with maps & game types before making a fool of yourself) were unique at the time. It made Q3 Arena look unfinished. Now you can argue whether or not that is innovation or not, but it certainly changed what I expect from an online game and I think UT AS A WHOLE was a brilliant achievement in game design.