Re: AMD 64 and Debian
On Monday 22 November 2004 04:59 pm, Greg Trounson wrote:
> Alexandru Cabuz wrote:
> ...
>
> > Not that I know anything about gaming, but just one question: since most
> > games are designed for windows, why don't you just play them in windows,
> > you know, double boot... Is there any particular reason you want to try
> > them in linux? And AMD64 Debian unstable moreover? You think the
> > performance might be that much better that it will be worth the hassle?
>
> Hi Alexandru,
>
> I can't speak for "downtime null", but for me there are several reasons
> for running games in Linux:
>
> 1. I don't want to have to reboot every time I want to play a game. I
> generally only reboot my machine to do a kernel upgrade or to shift the
> computer.
>
> 2. I don't want to buy a licence for a crippled operating system that I
> will only use for playing games.
>
> 3. If I had wanted to separate linux use from gaming, I would have
> bought a Playstation 2.
>
> 4. I don't want to support the paradigm that equates PC gaming with
> Microsot Windows.
>
> Anyone else care to comment?
>
> Greg
Actually, that sounds about right. Except I bought a PS2 as well. What can I
say? I like games!
But not supporting MS is one of the big ones. That's why I don't have an XBox.
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