« on: July 06, 2008, 01:47:20 AM » Reply #15

Re: v0rt3x's application.

I have my doubts, to be honest. He seems to think lowly of them, and his avatar seems to allude that Microsoft has something to do with Nazis.

(Which... I suppose would be fair considering that a lot of people seem to see Open Source as communism... which it kind of is)

« on: July 06, 2008, 06:45:17 AM » Reply #16

Re: v0rt3x's application.

I hate it when people just can't admit that Windows is just an all-round better OS, especially for gamers.
They might be a big, evil company, and Vista may suck (Though XP is good), but they have the gaming industry wrapped around their finger. I'd just lose too much for switching to Linux.

« on: July 06, 2008, 07:57:31 AM » Reply #17

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Ohgodnotanotheroswar.

I don't see how all-round better = especially for gamers btw. I would have assumed all-round better = better for everyone?

« on: July 06, 2008, 10:53:02 AM » Reply #18

Re: v0rt3x's application.

no, I use linux.  I've got ubuntu installed on this computer, and debian on another one. I avoid using microsoft products when I can, but at school you have to.
Posted on: July 06, 2008, 04:51:04 PM

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umm... should I get rid of my avatar? It seems to be rather inflammatory.

« on: July 06, 2008, 07:02:03 PM » Reply #19

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Angus, don't go there.

« on: July 07, 2008, 07:43:28 AM » Reply #20

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Ahh.. OK.
I'm too fond of arguments for my own good. I'll leave it at that.

One last parting shot, though. Ever tried running Assassin's Creed on Linux?

« on: July 07, 2008, 08:49:31 AM » Reply #21

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Quote from: Garoth on July 06, 2008, 01:47:20 AM

I have my doubts, to be honest. He seems to think lowly of them, and his avatar seems to allude that Microsoft has something to do with Nazis.

Ack!! I didn't even notice that.  I saw the avatar, but thought it was supposed to be a windows symbol disintegrating, but it didn't complete. 

Vortex, don't change your avatar unless you like.  Its no 'inflammatory', just something to talk about, I guess. 

As far as that goes, I think Gates gets the short end of the stick.  He's a huge philanthropist, who is not self promoting (in that regard), and has done a lot of good.  I think people just hate and his company on him because he's successful.  As far as windows goes...  If you don't like it, don't use it.  Rather simple.  People who get all emotional over any piece of software are rather silly (unless they have contributed to it, then thats different)

« on: July 07, 2008, 11:15:32 AM » Reply #22

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Again, lets not go there -- this time aimed at Silver.

« on: July 07, 2008, 01:11:36 PM » Reply #23

Re: v0rt3x's application.

the avatar was intended to be slightly humorous, but it seems that people misinterpret it, so I think it'll be best to remove it,
silver, I do agree, It's most pathetic to get emotional about software (or hardware for that matter) and I see people on youtube wishing xbox owners death, and xbox owners wishing ps3 death. Fanboyism is always silly, although I'm a bit of a linux fanboy 

« on: July 07, 2008, 08:46:32 PM » Reply #24

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Heh, I just love software debates. They're always fun.
Just don't get too involved, and you'll be fine.

« on: July 12, 2008, 09:50:05 AM » Reply #25

Re: v0rt3x's application.

well, I wouldn't know if assassin's creed would work natively on linux, seeing as I don't meet ac's retardedly high hardware requirements.
but from what I do know, one can play it under a windows emulator, just as you can play call of duty 4 on linux under wine. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jppZCA-BoXo )

« on: July 18, 2008, 01:43:49 AM » Reply #26

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True enough, I guess.
But WINE is only half compatible, after all.
Virtual PCs are the most likely candidates.

« on: July 18, 2008, 10:50:57 AM » Reply #27

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Indeed, wine is not perfect in any regard.  I agree, windows is a better gaming platform, but only because publishers except a select few (epic, id, the latter of which created the very engine tremulous uses, ironically using Linux) publish for Linux.  In fact, native Linux clients yielded better results than their windows counterparts.

Never mind that, I've bought a new machine and put all the components in it. (amd athlon 64 x2 3800+, 2 GiB of ram, GeFORCE 8800gt, and a 720 GiB hard drive, which isn't gonna fill up any time soon.)

« on: July 20, 2008, 02:49:46 AM » Reply #28

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Yes. I agree too. But I stand by what I said before. By switching to Linux, I'll lose too much.

« on: July 20, 2008, 03:01:03 AM » Reply #29

Re: v0rt3x's application.

Quote from: v0rt3x on July 18, 2008, 10:50:57 AM

720 GiB hard drive, which isn't gonna fill up any time soon.

I have 1tb in total (across 3 drives) and I have a total of 60gb or so free.