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Latest Comments by Hamish
GOL Survey Results: December
2 Jan 2015 at 11:41 pm UTC

Another month, another survey where I was unable to answer most of the questions because I have not bought any new games since October.

I did buy myself a new faster graphics card in the interim though. That does kind of eat into my gaming budget.

Happy New Year From GamingOnLinux
1 Jan 2015 at 3:05 am UTC Likes: 2

Well, to be fair, I have had something of a backlog ever since the Humble Indie Bundles started coming out, and that was over four years ago.

Happy New Year From GamingOnLinux
31 Dec 2014 at 10:14 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: liamdaweSadly, this year I shall not be out getting merry on rum as I have my little one now living with me, but it does mean I am here to post stuff.
See everyone, GOL is on record as supporting responsible parenting. ;)

I can also certainly agree with the comment about having a large gaming backlog, although in my case it does also have something to do with the fact I am increasingly having trouble finding the time and inclination to play them.

Hopefully 2015 will allow me to further reconnect with my inner gamer once more.

New Desura Client Available For Linux, Open Source Again
31 Dec 2014 at 6:03 am UTC

Remember that this is a beta release and that you should report your issues to either [email protected] or the official github.

New Desura Client Available For Linux, Open Source Again
31 Dec 2014 at 3:55 am UTC

As was stated, the 32-bit client has not been updated yet.

New Desura Client Available For Linux, Open Source Again
31 Dec 2014 at 1:19 am UTC

Pertinent response to my support request:
Quoting: Kenneth YeastAh, that's it then. We haven't updated the 32 bit client yet, only the 64 bit. It's coming shortly.
So there is indeed a certain amount of jumping the gun going on here.

New Desura Client Available For Linux, Open Source Again
30 Dec 2014 at 10:58 pm UTC

The file included in the archive does just seem to be an auto-downloader that pulls the latest version, which would of course explain the fact they have the same checksum.

Considering that not even the latest Desurium would launch properly for me before, I seriously doubt I am running the older version.

GOG's Installer Encryption Proving to be Difficult for Linux Users
30 Dec 2014 at 6:17 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: neffoThis all seems like a confected outrage. This isn't DRM. And by all accounts it's a trivial matter to bypass ... it just seems like a bizarre change, yes, but the response is completely overblown (like every linux gaming issue).
You do realize that under my country's insane copyright laws bypassing this could be considered just as illegal as pirating the content itself?

Quoting: Copyright Modernization ActBill C-11 prohibits the circumvention of any access control installed on a work, performer’s performance fixed in a sound recording or a sound recording, even if the work subject to the digital lock is legally acquired.
That alone makes this a very serious issue that GOG is going to have back away from.

GamingOnLinux GOTY Section & Nominations Now Open
23 Dec 2014 at 6:01 am UTC Likes: 1

I shall remind everyone that the place to make suggestions is the submission form on the page.

Desura's Linux Client Will Finally See An Update Soon
22 Dec 2014 at 11:08 pm UTC Likes: 1

I will be sure to try it out then. :)