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SuperGamer
SuperGamer is a Linux distribution for the x86 platform originally based on the PCLinuxOS distribution, and is currently based on VectorLinux. Focusing on Linux gaming, gaming, it is designed to be run directly from a Live DVD. Features Available in several different flavours, SuperGamer claims to be the "world’s first Dual Layer Live DVD". The most recent version, SuperGamer Supreme 2.5, can be downloaded as a 7.9 gigabyte iso file, while some older versions can also be downloaded in smaller sizes. As well as offering a wide selection of Linux native free games and shareware versions of commercial games, it also includes a wide selection of video card Device driver, drivers, including proprietary binary blob drivers from NVIDIA and ATI (brand), ATI as well as a wide array of Graphics hardware and FOSS, free software alternatives. As well as online downloads which are offered as a freely available Torrent file, torrent or a direct download available for a $5.00 fee. Though pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linux Gaming
Linux-based operating systems can be used for playing video games. Because few games natively support the Linux kernel, various software has been made to run Windows games, software, and programs, such as Wine, Cedega, DXVK, and Proton, and managers such as Lutris and PlayOnLinux. The Linux gaming community has a presence on the internet with users who attempt to run games that are not officially supported on Linux. History Linux gaming started largely as an extension of the already present Unix gaming scene, which dates back to that system's conception in 1969 with the game '' Space Travel'' and the first edition in 1971, with both systems sharing many similar titles. These games were mostly either arcade and parlour type games or text adventures using libraries like curses. A notable example of this are the " BSD Games", a collection of interactive fiction and other text-mode amusements. The free software philosophy and open-source methodology which drove the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
