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{{System | {{System | ||
|name=Linux | |name=Linux | ||
|image=Linux icon. | |image=Linux icon.svg | ||
|manufacturer=Various | |manufacturer=Various | ||
|released=1991 | |released={{rd|1991|September 17}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Linux''' (called '''GNU/Linux''' by some due to its [http://www.tldp.org/LDP/sag/html/sag.html#GNU-OR-NOT GNU origins]) is a free and open-source operating system which can run on many different hardware architectures, such as [[PC]]s, [[GameCube]]s, and [[Xbox]]es. | |||
Because of the dominance of [[:Category:Windows|Microsoft Windows]] in the PC market very few commercial games are released for Linux, although some developers actively support it alongside Windows (such as [[BioWare]] and [[Epic Games]]); as a result, most or all of their titles have Linux support. Rather than releasing separate Linux retail packages, compatible titles include a Linux installer along with the Windows version or offer it as a separate download on the game's website. Support is noted by showing [[wp:Tux|Tux]] (the Linux mascot) on the website or the back of the box. | |||
In addition to commercial releases, Linux gamers also have access to a wide selection of free and open-source games (such as [[NetHack]] and [[Lincity]]). Many Windows games can now be played on Linux using [http://www.winehq.org Wine] or its forks [http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxgames/ CrossOver Games] and [http://www.cedega.com Cedega], and most [[MS-DOS]] games can be played using [[DOSBox]]. | |||
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[[Category:Mac]] | |||
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