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Topic: Linux yet again
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Plasmoid |
posted 05-30-99 12:54 PM ET
We the people using real OSs want to play SMAC in Linux. Q)When will these anoying threads go away? A)When will SMAC for Linux be out? Plasmoid
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Hugo Rune
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posted 05-30-99 01:03 PM ET
...real OSs...Assembler is the only true OS! Let's go back to Binary, and do everything on our computer using direct input into the electronics! Let's use punched cards! Oooh how I love my 3 ENIACs I have at home! Seriously, What's wrong with Good ol' Windows? |
Plasmoid
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posted 05-30-99 01:19 PM ET
Seriously, What's wrong with Good ol' Windows?
Bloated, unstable, expensive, prone to virii, proprietary, slow, inefficient, single-user, crappy name... |
Hugo Rune
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posted 05-30-99 01:34 PM ET
Except for those...  |
Plasmoid
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posted 05-30-99 02:09 PM ET
Bad drivers, integrated web browser, no package management, secret API hooks |
JohnIII
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posted 05-30-99 04:24 PM ET
Massive installed user base, meaning a Windows version of a product should satisfy most mainstream consumers... John III |
Hugo Rune
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posted 05-30-99 04:41 PM ET
DirectX is good for games....Virtually every piece of software is released in windows versions... |
Plasmoid
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posted 05-30-99 05:07 PM ET
We Linux users STILL want games none-the-less. |
XenoMan
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posted 05-30-99 05:17 PM ET
Well, as long as good ol' boy Billy is around ya aint getting any.  |
Plasmoid
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posted 05-30-99 06:36 PM ET
That's why Loki Software came about.  |