Krieg1337 Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Hey guys, Most of you know that I am getting a new computer to christmas. Now I don't have enough money for an OS(Vista). So I will probably go with Linux 64-bit for a while. I was wondering if it is any good for games? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ajmatson Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Most games will not be able to play on Linux and performance under WINE will be very slow if they play at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg1337 Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Most games will not be able to play on Linux and performance under WINE will be very slow if they play at all So what is Linux good for then? Sounds like some free OS that sucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maj0rgamer Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 linux will run your pc much the same as windows will, allow you to run a web browser like firefox and access the internet, as well as almost anything else windows can do...the problem is, windows is what most programs and games are written for since linux isn't very well know outside of the enthusiast pc community. not everything will work with linux, but alot of stuff will...except for games, in which case most won't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg1337 Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 linux will run your pc much the same as windows will, allow you to run a web browser like firefox and access the internet, as well as almost anything else windows can do...the problem is, windows is what most programs and games are written for since linux isn't very well know outside of the enthusiast pc community. not everything will work with linux, but alot of stuff will...except for games, in which case most won't I guess ill use Windows XP My brother has it laying around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenKittensATK Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Linux is a light OS for non gamers. Linux is the best server OS. Linux has one of the best Media Center OS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMeeD Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 As stated, Linux can be all you need unless you want to play games. Great for most everything else, poo poo for gaming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg1337 Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 As stated, Linux can be all you need unless you want to play games. Great for most everything else, poo poo for gaming. Im going to use my new comp for games though No Linux for me then, XP FTW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Just go with Windows XP for now untill you can afford Vista... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Linux is better for everything except gaming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krieg1337 Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Linux is better for everything except gaming. Then Linux is useless to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted November 23, 2008 Posted November 23, 2008 Then Linux is useless to me For a gaming PC, sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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