news.cnet.com — As Apple demonstrated on the desktop, the way to beat Microsoft is not at its own game, but by changing the nature and, hence, the rules of the game. Min suggests that Linux gaming may be the key to beating Windows-plus-Office, in part because the demographics of gamers mesh well with the demographics of Linux users..
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Closed AccountJan 1, 2009
even if they release tux racer whatever version 2 someday, he will pirate it regardless of whether or not it's free or commercial :P
slydeJan 1, 2009
I've been trying to push this for a long time. I'm glad that it's finally seeing mainstream press.
meresinJan 2, 2009
I only managed to switch to Linux by purchasing a PS3 for my gaming needs. Gaming on Linux isn't even remotely close to where it needs to be.
earthforce1Jan 3, 2009
I am showing my support for linux game developers - I ordered a full copy of x-plane 9, since it ships with full linux support right off the DVDs.
factotum218Jan 3, 2009
Okay, so Steve says it may have happened and if it did he might not have ever saw it.Meanwhile Matt says it just doesn't exist.Awesome, now let's get coding!Oh... wait that's right, I forgot. Nobody wants to learn how to code properly when there are more important things like flame wars and being right about irrelevant topics like the year of the linux desktop.
factotum218Jan 3, 2009
I'm a full time *NIX user and had a good laugh with that. Nice one.
reverantJan 5, 2009
Amen to that. I have been saying for a while now, if I can have my games working as well on Linux as they do on windows ( and as easily) I'll switch over in no time