Linux testers needed!

Markus Heinsohn · 09-19-2008, 05:13 AM

Hey guys,

if anyone of you has a machine that runs Linux and is interested to join the beta team in order to test a native Linux version of OOTP 9, please email steve.battisti@ootpdevelopments.com

Our code library allows real linux applications without much hassle, so we're in the process of creating one, but it needs testing before being released to the public. So, if you're interested and want to grab a free copy, please contact Steve

Thanks!!
Markus

Bye1918 · 09-19-2008, 09:22 AM

I'm interested in testing OOTP 9 for Linux, but my email to Steve was rejected by the domain. I run a Ubuntu 8.04 installation, and I would LOVE a free copy of the game in exchange for testing it.

Markus Heinsohn · 09-20-2008, 04:37 AM

Sorry, typo in the email, it is: steve.battisti@ootpdevelopments.com

f.montoya · 09-20-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Sorry, typo in the email, it is: steve.battisti@ootpdevelopments.com

We're not gonna get many Linux testers that way!

AirmenSmith · 09-20-2008, 10:18 AM

If you ever need Mac testers sign me up.

eriqjaffe · 09-21-2008, 06:52 PM

Message sent!

mikev · 09-21-2008, 06:57 PM

emailed Steve

wbonnell · 09-21-2008, 07:07 PM

I'm volunteering. OOTP works reasonably well under WINE, but I'd love a native port.

Ghorticus · 09-21-2008, 10:02 PM

I'm very interested in helping out in any way that I can and I've sent an e-mail to Steve already. It would be a great accomplishment to get OOTP 9, one of the best PC games onto linux, the best OS. I have experience with quite a few different linux distros but my distro of choice is currently Xubuntu 8.04; PCLinux OS would be a close second. I'm currently running a dual-boot setup with XP SP3 and Xubuntu 8.04. I use windows for gaming and graphics apps, and linux for everything else. What's everybody else here running? Just curious.

eriqjaffe · 09-22-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghorticus

What's everybody else here running? Just curious.

I'm running Ubuntu 8.04, but it's Openbox on top of a command-line install instead of the full Gnome environment. Nice 'n' speedy on my old 2.4ghz Pentium 4 with 1.5gb of RAM.

Malleus Dei · 09-22-2008, 11:06 AM

I'm running Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and openSuse 11.0. Linux is the best PC OS by far.

OOTP for Linux is a good idea. I'll help test it. Will email Steve today.

cibl commish · 09-22-2008, 11:19 AM

Between the desktop I run Ubuntu on, I have a few Virtual Box installs as well.

Anyway, email sent

Ghorticus · 09-22-2008, 10:12 PM

Wow, Ubuntu seems to be quite popular here eh? Not without due cause though considering it's the most popular distro out there. I'd be willing to throw another distro on here if necessary to test under different kernels.

The Wolf · 09-22-2008, 10:31 PM

I thought it was determined a while back that there wouldn't be a version of OOTP for Linux because there was no way to copy protect it on Linux. Did I miss something?

eriqjaffe · 09-22-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

I thought it was determined a while back that there wouldn't be a version of OOTP for Linux because there was no way to copy protect it on Linux. Did I miss something?

Apparently.

Malleus Dei · 09-23-2008, 09:43 AM

You can do a kind of copy protection with Linux. For example, Linux Game Publishing puts an Internet- and password-based game copy protection system on their new games.. I'm guessing that Linux OOTP will do something similar.

09-19-2008, 05:13 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,806	Linux testers needed! Hey guys, if anyone of you has a machine that runs Linux and is interested to join the beta team in order to test a native Linux version of OOTP 9, please email steve.battisti@ootpdevelopments.com Our code library allows real linux applications without much hassle, so we're in the process of creating one, but it needs testing before being released to the public. So, if you're interested and want to grab a free copy, please contact Steve Thanks!! Markus Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 09-20-2008 at 04:37 AM.

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Malleus Dei Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In front of some barbecue and a cold beer Posts: 9,490	I'm running Ubuntu 8.04 LTS and openSuse 11.0. Linux is the best PC OS by far. OOTP for Linux is a good idea. I'll help test it. Will email Steve today. Last edited by Malleus Dei; 09-22-2008 at 11:08 AM.

09-19-2008, 09:22 AM	#2
Bye1918 Bat Boy Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	I'm interested in testing OOTP 9 for Linux, but my email to Steve was rejected by the domain. I run a Ubuntu 8.04 installation, and I would LOVE a free copy of the game in exchange for testing it.

09-20-2008, 04:37 AM	#3
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,806	Sorry, typo in the email, it is: steve.battisti@ootpdevelopments.com

09-21-2008, 07:07 PM	#8
wbonnell Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 77	I'm volunteering. OOTP works reasonably well under WINE, but I'd love a native port.

09-21-2008, 10:02 PM	#9
Ghorticus Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 88	I'm very interested in helping out in any way that I can and I've sent an e-mail to Steve already. It would be a great accomplishment to get OOTP 9, one of the best PC games onto linux, the best OS. I have experience with quite a few different linux distros but my distro of choice is currently Xubuntu 8.04; PCLinux OS would be a close second. I'm currently running a dual-boot setup with XP SP3 and Xubuntu 8.04. I use windows for gaming and graphics apps, and linux for everything else. What's everybody else here running? Just curious.

09-22-2008, 11:19 AM	#12
cibl commish All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 611	Between the desktop I run Ubuntu on, I have a few Virtual Box installs as well. Anyway, email sent __________________ Rick

09-22-2008, 10:12 PM	#13
Ghorticus Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 88	Wow, Ubuntu seems to be quite popular here eh? Not without due cause though considering it's the most popular distro out there. I'd be willing to throw another distro on here if necessary to test under different kernels.