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Stefan Achatz, the developer who helps get Roccat devices properly working on Linux to end his work
13 Dec 2016 at 11:22 pm UTC
13 Dec 2016 at 11:22 pm UTC
Indeed sad news. As always when someone steps back from work on stuff related to our beloved operating system. But when the userbase is big enough, chances are good someone else might pick up the code and continue on implementing support for new devices.
I have to admit, I've never used Roccat devices before, as I'm happy with my Apple keyboard and my Logitech MX 518 mouse. I love the quality and ergonomics of the Apple keyboard, and I was surpised how good it is supported on Linux. I could imagine that there are more people on Linux using Roccat keyboards than Apple keyboards. Ok, the Roccat keyboard has more features to support and I hope the best for future support. Too bad Roccat doesn't offer Linux support by themselves.
I have to admit, I've never used Roccat devices before, as I'm happy with my Apple keyboard and my Logitech MX 518 mouse. I love the quality and ergonomics of the Apple keyboard, and I was surpised how good it is supported on Linux. I could imagine that there are more people on Linux using Roccat keyboards than Apple keyboards. Ok, the Roccat keyboard has more features to support and I hope the best for future support. Too bad Roccat doesn't offer Linux support by themselves.
Looks like Virtual Programming are working on porting Putty Squad to Linux
12 Dec 2016 at 11:44 pm UTC
12 Dec 2016 at 11:44 pm UTC
Did they already adress the issues with Saints Row - The Third?
iirc there are still some multiplayer issues on Linux?
iirc there are still some multiplayer issues on Linux?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance may not come to Linux at all, more bad news
9 Dec 2016 at 5:02 pm UTC Likes: 2
9 Dec 2016 at 5:02 pm UTC Likes: 2
Awww man. Another (almost) canceled port.
I don't get it. Why do they think they can make a Linux version in the first place?
Most of Kickstarter projects (except the System Shock remake, Greedy Guns and some other exceptions) don't have a Linux demo to show they have already looked into this topic yet promising a Linux version. And in the end they realize it is to much effort to do the port so it's first delayed, and then canceled.
If a Linux port is announced in the Kickstarter campaign, do they get so much more money that it is worth the risk of never delivering a Linux port and setting up the backers believing in a Linux port?
I didn't back Kingdom Come: Deliverance, but it is a bad sign in general. Of course this doesn't apply to all Kickstarter campaigns, but already too many. And I'm worried about games to come that look promising and interesting, we are spending our money on them because we believe in their promises and in the end are getting disappointed.
I hope for the best for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Please do the port.
I don't get it. Why do they think they can make a Linux version in the first place?
Most of Kickstarter projects (except the System Shock remake, Greedy Guns and some other exceptions) don't have a Linux demo to show they have already looked into this topic yet promising a Linux version. And in the end they realize it is to much effort to do the port so it's first delayed, and then canceled.
If a Linux port is announced in the Kickstarter campaign, do they get so much more money that it is worth the risk of never delivering a Linux port and setting up the backers believing in a Linux port?
I didn't back Kingdom Come: Deliverance, but it is a bad sign in general. Of course this doesn't apply to all Kickstarter campaigns, but already too many. And I'm worried about games to come that look promising and interesting, we are spending our money on them because we believe in their promises and in the end are getting disappointed.
I hope for the best for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Please do the port.
Looks like hit adventure game 'Owlboy' really is coming to Linux, ported by Ethan Lee
8 Dec 2016 at 11:47 pm UTC Likes: 2
8 Dec 2016 at 11:47 pm UTC Likes: 2
Just recently I've seen this game in a game show, and they were very enthusiastic about this game. It was 10 years (!) in development, 3 people all over the world. And they made a really good game.
Looking forward to get this one on Linux. Instabuy!
Looking forward to get this one on Linux. Instabuy!
The developers of 'EVERSPACE' are still working on the Linux version, seeking help from Epic Games
7 Dec 2016 at 12:54 pm UTC
7 Dec 2016 at 12:54 pm UTC
Waiting impatiently for release ;)
Even though I played the alpha on Windows, I waited since beta for the Linux version and haven't played it since then.
It's good to see that they gave us some more detailed informations, as it felt like a lack of communication before. Also on the latest Backer update news on Kickstarter Linux wasn't mentioned at all. So the first comments were questions about the status of the Linux port.
I hope they get used to work with Linux and can fix future issues sooner and more efficient. Otherwise I would be afraid of having the Windows/Mac version being better updated and supported than the Linux version.
I'm still a bit surprised, as the Mac and Linux stretchgoal was reached way before the console stretch goal. But there is now a XBox One version, and still no Linux version.
But it looks like they are really close, some last major issues left, hopefully Epic can help them to get this solved. Or someone else... maybe even Valve can help out. There are also a lot of porters available and capable of helping here. But I guess they won't do it for free ;) So it's difficult. Worst case would be that they cancel the port, because they couldn't fix the last issues. Like what happened to Darksiders.
Even though I played the alpha on Windows, I waited since beta for the Linux version and haven't played it since then.
It's good to see that they gave us some more detailed informations, as it felt like a lack of communication before. Also on the latest Backer update news on Kickstarter Linux wasn't mentioned at all. So the first comments were questions about the status of the Linux port.
I hope they get used to work with Linux and can fix future issues sooner and more efficient. Otherwise I would be afraid of having the Windows/Mac version being better updated and supported than the Linux version.
I'm still a bit surprised, as the Mac and Linux stretchgoal was reached way before the console stretch goal. But there is now a XBox One version, and still no Linux version.
But it looks like they are really close, some last major issues left, hopefully Epic can help them to get this solved. Or someone else... maybe even Valve can help out. There are also a lot of porters available and capable of helping here. But I guess they won't do it for free ;) So it's difficult. Worst case would be that they cancel the port, because they couldn't fix the last issues. Like what happened to Darksiders.
Alwa's Awakening, a game inspired by old NES classics needs Linux testers
6 Dec 2016 at 2:45 pm UTC
I sent out a tweet to them, maybe that'll reach them ;)
6 Dec 2016 at 2:45 pm UTC
Quoting: tuubiAre you sure you didn't say you were a Nigerian prince and you had a nice business opportunity to discuss?My grandma has full trust in his emails, so why should they be worried? :D
I sent out a tweet to them, maybe that'll reach them ;)
Alwa's Awakening, a game inspired by old NES classics needs Linux testers
6 Dec 2016 at 12:02 pm UTC
6 Dec 2016 at 12:02 pm UTC
Okay, that didn't work :D
[email protected]:
SMTP error from remote server for TEXT command, host: mail.alwasawakening.com (195.74.38.202) reason: 550 5.7.1 Your message seems to be spam and WILL NOT be delivered. Please contact support
EVERSPACE, the gorgeous looking space shooter does look more positive for Linux now
5 Dec 2016 at 7:55 pm UTC
5 Dec 2016 at 7:55 pm UTC
They released a new Kickstarter-Update [External Link], and as they didn't mention Linux in it at all, people were asking about the status of the Linux port.
Looks like the Linux port of Everspace is being held back by a nasty issue [External Link] with OpenGL 4.
They reached out to Epic to get some help. Hope they get the last issues resolved.
Looks like the Linux port of Everspace is being held back by a nasty issue [External Link] with OpenGL 4.
They reached out to Epic to get some help. Hope they get the last issues resolved.
Discord chat app adds an experimental Linux version
2 Dec 2016 at 9:39 am UTC
2 Dec 2016 at 9:39 am UTC
Some of my friends are starting to use Discord, and I wanted to download the app, but can't find it.
Is there only the web app left? Has the Linux client been canceled?
Even though Discord isn't open source, you could still provide a ppa, like webupd8 does this for Sublime Text (https://launchpad.net/~webupd8team/+archive/ubuntu/sublime-text-3 [External Link])
Is there only the web app left? Has the Linux client been canceled?
Even though Discord isn't open source, you could still provide a ppa, like webupd8 does this for Sublime Text (https://launchpad.net/~webupd8team/+archive/ubuntu/sublime-text-3 [External Link])
What one game would blow your mind if it came to Linux & SteamOS?
1 Dec 2016 at 11:38 pm UTC
1 Dec 2016 at 11:38 pm UTC
Elite: Dangerous.
That would really blow my mind. And I think I would never boot into Windows again.
Okay, I would also be interested in Titanfall/Titanfall 2 and any newer Call of Duty. CoD4:Modern Warfare runs well in wine. But Elite would be my absolute favorite.
That would really blow my mind. And I think I would never boot into Windows again.
Okay, I would also be interested in Titanfall/Titanfall 2 and any newer Call of Duty. CoD4:Modern Warfare runs well in wine. But Elite would be my absolute favorite.
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