We are working very closely with Dynamix to keep the Linux version current with the Windows version. Even now, we have the 22228 build ready to be released, we're just waiting on Sierra to approve the Windows version of the patch.
- The beta testers are current and will remain current.
- Dynamix's co-located servers run the Linux version of the server.
- Right now Dynamix is working to make sure the voice over IP works across platforms
All in all, there are lots of good signs that this game will be on par with the Windows version for a long time.
There are a lot of factors in why Linux games come out after the Windows versions. The primary one is lack of internal support and Q/A for Linux at the major gaming companies. Linux games will come out on Linux first. Windows games will come out on Windows first.
That said, we at Loki have near simultaneous release of titles very high on our priority list.:)
You should let them know that they cannot get the Linux version of Quake from Activision, but that they should contact Loki directly: sales@lokigames.com
The Linux disk will ship with Voodoo Graphics and Matrox G200/G400 GL drivers. The Matrox will require downloading the GLX module for the X server. OpenGL support is rapidly growing on Linux right now, so we will be having a live up-to-the-minute GL driver support page. It will contain the best stable drivers for supported cards along with step-by-step instructions on how to set your card up on Linux.
12.3.1999 | 6:45 General Quake III Arena News Linux Preorders for Quake III - by Pappy-R
You don't have to wait till after Christmas for your copy of Quake III for Linux. Preorder at Loki Entertainment and they'll ship you the Linux CD as soon as it's out and then the Tin box and goodies later at no extra charge. Now that IS Linux lovin'. Thnx Rob for the nudge.
FYI, Joystick support is coming to SDL (http://www.devolution.com/~slouken/SDL/), the library we use with many of our games.
This won't translate directly into joystick support for say, Civilization: Call To Power, but it will result in lots more SDL based Linux games having joystick support.
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We are working very closely with Dynamix to keep the Linux version current with the Windows version. Even now, we have the 22228 build ready to be released, we're just waiting on Sierra to approve the Windows version of the patch.
- The beta testers are current and will remain current.
- Dynamix's co-located servers run the Linux version of the server.
- Right now Dynamix is working to make sure the voice over IP works across platforms
All in all, there are lots of good signs that this game will be on par with the Windows version for a long time.
--Sam
There are a lot of factors in why Linux games come out after the Windows versions. The primary one is lack of internal support and Q/A for Linux at the major gaming companies. Linux games will come out on Linux first. Windows games will come out on Windows first.
:)
That said, we at Loki have near simultaneous release of titles very high on our priority list.
--Sam
Thanks! It's nice to hear that. :)
--Sam
You should let them know that they cannot get the Linux version of Quake from Activision, but that they should contact Loki directly: sales@lokigames.com
Good luck!
The Linux disk will ship with Voodoo Graphics and Matrox G200/G400 GL drivers. The Matrox will require downloading the GLX module for the X server. OpenGL support is rapidly growing on Linux right now, so we will be having a live up-to-the-minute GL driver support page. It will contain the best stable drivers for supported cards along with step-by-step instructions on how to set your card up on Linux.
--Sam
Yes, if you buy the Linux version, you will be able to download the Win32 version from ID's website in January.
--Sam
We will actually be shipping Linux Q3A disks to pre-order customers very close to the date the Windows game will hit the shelves.
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Here's the skinny from PlanetQuake:
http://www.planetquake.com/news/newsbytime.shtm
12.3.1999 | 6:45 General Quake III Arena News
Linux Preorders for Quake III - by Pappy-R
You don't have to wait till after Christmas for your copy of Quake III for
Linux. Preorder at Loki Entertainment and they'll ship you the Linux CD as
soon as it's out and then the Tin box and goodies later at no extra charge.
Now that IS Linux lovin'. Thnx Rob for the nudge.
FYI, Joystick support is coming to SDL (http://www.devolution.com/~slouken/SDL/), the library we use with many of our games.
This won't translate directly into joystick support for say, Civilization: Call To Power, but it will result in lots more SDL based Linux games having joystick support.
--Sam