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'''Linux''' (also called '''GNU/Linux''') is a free and open-source operating system which can run on many different hardware configurations and architectures, such as x86, ARM, MIPS PCs, [[GameCube]]s, and [[Xbox]]es.


'''Linux''' isn't technically a gaming [[:Category:Systems|system]], as it 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 [[Microsoft Windows]] in the PC market very few commercial games are released for Linux, although some developers actively support it alongside Windows (such as [[Valve]]); 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 Tux (the Linux mascot) on the website or the back of the box.
Few [[:Category:Companies|game developers]] choose to port games to Linux, as most of their target market runs Microsoft Windows. However, a few games are available, such as the [[Unreal Tournament]] series.


The name of the system on which Linux games run is technically "GNU/Linux", since Linux is only the [[wp:kernel (computer science)|kernel]], and the rest of the system is made up of [[wp:GNU|GNU]] and other open-source applications.
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 Wine or its forks like Proton or CrossOver Games, and most [[DOS]] games can be played using DOSBox.
 
==External links==
* [https://www.dosbox.com/ DOSBox] - DOSBox official website
* [http://www.winehq.org WineHQ] - Wine official site.
* [http://github.com/ValveSoftware/Proton Proton] - Valve's Proton repository
* [http://www.codeweavers.com/products/cxgames/ CrossOver] - Run Windows app on MacOS and Linux


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Linux
The console image for Linux.
ManufacturerVarious
Released1991
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Linux (also called GNU/Linux) is a free and open-source operating system which can run on many different hardware configurations and architectures, such as x86, ARM, MIPS PCs, GameCubes, and Xboxes.

Because of the dominance of Microsoft Windows in the PC market very few commercial games are released for Linux, although some developers actively support it alongside Windows (such as Valve); 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 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 Wine or its forks like Proton or CrossOver Games, and most DOS games can be played using DOSBox.

External links[edit]

  • DOSBox - DOSBox official website
  • WineHQ - Wine official site.
  • Proton - Valve's Proton repository
  • CrossOver - Run Windows app on MacOS and Linux

Pages in category "Linux"

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