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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''' (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 [[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.


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 Wine or its forks like Proton or CrossOver Games, and most [[DOS]] games can be played using DOSBox.


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]].
==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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