[H-GEN] Linux games are still proprietory

[Paul Gearon]

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On Fri, 4 Apr 2003, Trent WADDINGTON wrote:

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> But this was not really the conversation I wanted to get into here.  I was
> just curious whether or not people who use Linux would actually pay hard
> earned cash for a game and whether they'd feel good or bad about it as a
> result.

I'm quite happy too, for a couple of reasons.

Firstly, if the game wasn't available for Linux, then it would only be
available for Windows.  So if I wanted the game I'd have to pay for it
anyway.  If I'm paying for it, then I'd much rather the game be exactly
what I want... which means it runs under Linux.  I hate paying big bucks
for a game that I can only play under Windows.  It leaves a sweeter taste
in my mouth when it runs in Linux.

Secondly, it's directly supporting those companies which choose to put the
effort into providing a Linux port.  Think of it as a donation in
appreciation of makeing the effort for a Linux port when they know they
won't make a heap of money from it.  :-)

I only own 2 games like this... CivIII (which I bought off the shelf in
Myers!) and Q3.  It's a shame that Loki went under, as I thought both
games were ported very well.  (although, I think Loki mostly provided tech
support for Q3 as opposed to doing the port).

Regards,
Paul Gearon

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