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'''Linux''' | '''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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Revision as of 05:23, 4 May 2008
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Independent wikis with more information:
Linux (called GNU/Linux by some due to its GNU origins) is a free and open-source operating system which can run on many different hardware architectures, such as 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 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 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 CrossOver Games and Cedega, and most MS-DOS games can be played using DOSBox.
Pages in category "Linux"
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- Baba Is You
- Bastion
- Batsugun
- The Battle for Wesnoth
- Beat Cop
- Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator
- Beyond Oasis
- The Binding of Isaac
- The Binding of Isaac: Wrath of the Lamb
- BioShock Infinite
- BlockOut II
- Blood Waves
- Bombuzal
- The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
- Borderlands 2
- Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
- Bots Are Stupid
- Braid
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- Danganronpa 1-2 Reload
- Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
- Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
- Darwinia
- Dawn of Man
- Dead Cells
- Deltarune
- DemonCrawl
- Deponia
- Descent 3
- Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories
- Tom Clancy's The Division 2
- Dofus
- Dogyuun
- Dominions 3: The Awakening
- Dominions II: The Ascension Wars
- Dominions: Priests, Prophets & Pretenders
- Doom & Destiny
- Doom 3
- Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
- Doom II: Hell on Earth
- Dota 2
- DROD: The City Beneath
- Dynamite Headdy
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- Fez
- Final Doom
- Fire Shark
- FixEight
- Flicky
- Flying Shark
- Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse
- Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell
- Freddi Fish 4: The Case of the Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch
- Freddi Fish 5: The Case of the Creature of Coral Cove
- Freeciv
- FTL: Faster Than Light
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- Hack 'n' Slash
- Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
- Half-Life
- Half-Life 2
- Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
- Half-Life 2: Episode One
- Half-Life 2: Episode Two
- Half-Life: Alyx
- Half-Life: Blue Shift
- Half-Life: Opposing Force
- Hammerfight
- Hellfire
- Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade
- Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia
- Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of Death
- Homeworld
- Human Resource Machine
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- Machinarium
- Mad Max
- Magicka 2
- Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle
- Mark of the Ninja
- Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
- Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough
- Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Spearhead
- Metro: Last Light
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
- Mighty No. 9
- Minecraft
- Mini Metro
- Monster Energy Supercross 2: The Official Videogame
- Mount&Blade: Warband