Yeah, but Ubuntu is not Linux, they have chosen their own road. Mir versus Wayland is a prime example of the NIH syndrome trap they have fallen into.
Linux is a kernal, and Ubuntu uses it, so yes, Ubuntu is Linux. As for Mir, they are putting that off a bit longer, thankfully. Yes, they seem to have gone a bit nuts lately. But it doesn't change the fact that they have a viable stratagy of desktop / phone / tablet that is consistant accross all platforms.
Imagine yourself in a tech support role, answering the following question: "How do I keep instant messaging, web browsing, and music playback running across a dual boot?"
"You don't. That is the concept of restarting a computer."
Who gives a crap about it -- It is Linux Mr. whatever you are, please understand the distinction between a thing that runs on Mainframes and clusters and your Christmas toy.
Good thing you left out the comma... Since Linux runs on Mainframes and clusters, and on your Christmas phone and tablet.
What we need is some serious effort into platform integration between desktop, tablet and cellphone. Apple offers, Microsoft wants to offer it. Why don't we have it with Linux/Android?
I guess you missed that whole Ubuntu Phone thing, huh?
Let them purchase through web/ingame codes to unlock the full games.
Linux people will download the F2p versions by just tossing your repository in their package/software management apps a long with their other favorite repos.
Like Steam for Linux?
Or even better roll out a distro with your game thats a clone of Fedora or Debian + the above with your own binary repo.
Why? You can dual boot your Windows or MAC box and get the Linux version right now. That gives more uptake on the Linux side, and convinces other publishers to release for Linux / Steam Box.
The best candidate on the horizon is Half-Life 3 running on Valve's upcoming SteamOS linux distro. Would Steam take that chance to push it's own gaming platform?
Just delaying the Windows and MAC ports will do it. After all, they can also dual boot Linux, and this promotes the Steam Box as well.
It does not have to be exclusive... Just exclusive today. For example, a Valve Steam Box title. That means Linux... And have the Windows and MAC versions lag just a bit for marketing reasons. (Seeing as how both Windows and MAC users can dual boot Linux, not really much of an issue...)
You kinda missed the point. It is not the poor formatting of Word he is ranting about. It is the fact that we are all forced to use it. You are lucky in that your editor of choice is the winner. But for those of us that prefer Scribus, or Libra, or just any damn thing without a fucking ribbon interface, it is a different story.
because it was good at doing what users wanted it to do.
That may be how it got the crown, but that is not how it kept it. The scrappy upstart company is very different from the Microsoft of today. For proof I submit the release of Vista and Win8 with no apology. At least with MS Bob, there was remorse!
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VirtualBox does 3d hardware accelleration. http://askubuntu.com/questions/139320/enable-graphics-card-in-virtual-box
Must Acquire Dictionary...
Actually, must fix spell check. It has been doing some odd corrections lately.
Yeah, but Ubuntu is not Linux, they have chosen their own road. Mir versus Wayland is a prime example of the NIH syndrome trap they have fallen into.
Linux is a kernal, and Ubuntu uses it, so yes, Ubuntu is Linux. As for Mir, they are putting that off a bit longer, thankfully. Yes, they seem to have gone a bit nuts lately. But it doesn't change the fact that they have a viable stratagy of desktop / phone / tablet that is consistant accross all platforms.
When in doubt, look for a ppa.
http://ppa.launchpad.net/langdalepl/gvfs-mtp/ubuntu
There are only a hand full of free to play games from steam for linux. It is kinda weird.
Man... This store doesn't have a lot of free stuff...
Imagine yourself in a tech support role, answering the following question: "How do I keep instant messaging, web browsing, and music playback running across a dual boot?"
"You don't. That is the concept of restarting a computer."
it should be mandatory.
each XO disc has its own OS
And which video drivers?
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However, it is now Must Accuire iShiny!
I want to be able to choose the interface I want on each environment and still have them communicate without limitations.
Damnit! Where is the "Like" button?
Who gives a crap about it -- It is Linux Mr. whatever you are, please understand the distinction between a thing that runs on Mainframes and clusters and your Christmas toy.
Good thing you left out the comma... Since Linux runs on Mainframes and clusters, and on your Christmas phone and tablet.
There's no game that would cause me to format my hard drive and wipe out the applications that have already led me to install Windows.
Linux users have been dual booting to play games for years. Turnabout would actually be kind of amusing! :)
On every Humble Indie Bundle, Linux users pay more per game than MAC or Windows. Windows users pay the least.
What we need is some serious effort into platform integration between desktop, tablet and cellphone. Apple offers, Microsoft wants to offer it. Why don't we have it with Linux/Android?
I guess you missed that whole Ubuntu Phone thing, huh?
Put your games in it.
Give people f2p models or shareware models.
Let them purchase through web/ingame codes to unlock the full games.
Linux people will download the F2p versions by just tossing your repository in their package/software management apps a long with their other favorite repos.
Like Steam for Linux?
Or even better roll out a distro with your game thats a clone of Fedora or Debian + the above with your own binary repo.
Like the Steam Box OS?
That's true. Although, I think it'll cause sales of the Steam Machine console, not necessarily Linux in general. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2053680/valve-amd-based-steam-machines-are-also-en-route.html
Why? You can dual boot your Windows or MAC box and get the Linux version right now. That gives more uptake on the Linux side, and convinces other publishers to release for Linux / Steam Box.
>Will there ever be a Linux exclusive game?
The best candidate on the horizon is Half-Life 3 running on Valve's upcoming SteamOS linux distro. Would Steam take that chance to push it's own gaming platform?
Just delaying the Windows and MAC ports will do it. After all, they can also dual boot Linux, and this promotes the Steam Box as well.
It does not have to be exclusive... Just exclusive today. For example, a Valve Steam Box title. That means Linux... And have the Windows and MAC versions lag just a bit for marketing reasons. (Seeing as how both Windows and MAC users can dual boot Linux, not really much of an issue...)
Please name and shame them!
Then save it in the required file format, in the save dialog options.
And often the formatting will be just a little off. Not much... Just enough to make you look like you don't know what you are doing.
But the formatting will often be wrong.
Funny how he claims its broken by design.
I use it very frequently, and while it is crap, it does actually work.
If you have used a rock to pound nails all your life, how can you understand the advantages of a hammer?
I also prefer it. But there are still those places that say "Submit your resume in MS Word format." For a Linux sys-admin job... Sigh...
You kinda missed the point. It is not the poor formatting of Word he is ranting about. It is the fact that we are all forced to use it. You are lucky in that your editor of choice is the winner. But for those of us that prefer Scribus, or Libra, or just any damn thing without a fucking ribbon interface, it is a different story.
because it was good at doing what users wanted it to do.
That may be how it got the crown, but that is not how it kept it. The scrappy upstart company is very different from the Microsoft of today. For proof I submit the release of Vista and Win8 with no apology. At least with MS Bob, there was remorse!
Submitting in MS Word is much easier.
For whom? Not the guy writing a book on Linux...