#1 2019-03-09 02:54:30

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OS upgrade

so i have been playing on a windows XP potato for a long time...
i should have done this before but i switched over to linux yesterday.
i want to throw this out there for anyone who may want to know.
linux lite is a minimalized build of ubuntu it runs way faster and better, has access to all ububntu programs AND! it also can play your favorite  windows games like BF 1942 through the built in WINE program, which gives you a virtual windows OS within your linux computer. i tested it and it works perfectly fine as well as being faster and better all around. don't throw out your old computer.  an os like XP that runs no modern programs ( like, say, steam) can be swapped out in less than 30 minutes.
if you want any more details or whatever, comment or PM me.

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#2 2019-03-09 02:58:48

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Re: OS upgrade

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What Linux you use?

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#3 2019-03-09 03:56:15

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Re: OS upgrade

linux lite. it is a minimalist build, compatible with ubuntu programs.
the OS is much lighter than the previous windows one, so it frees up a lot of power for doing other stuff, faster.

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#4 2019-03-09 11:35:32

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Re: OS upgrade

Does your Linux distro a 64-bit OS?

AFAIK, the majority of Linux distros (primarily Ubuntu) are ditching out 32-bit OS starting 18.04. I'm still using Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise pangolin) as my secondary OS, but I can't upgrade any further due to problem regarding PulseAudio.

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#5 2019-03-09 12:49:57

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Re: OS upgrade

therealscorchedearth wrote:

... WINE program, which gives you a virtual windows OS within your linux computer.

Wine Is Not an Emulator

i tested it and it works perfectly fine as well as being faster and better all around.

Wine causes overhead to provide a compatibility layer for the Windows API.

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#6 2019-03-09 21:04:22

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Re: OS upgrade

petr8 wrote:
therealscorchedearth wrote:

... WINE program, which gives you a virtual windows OS within your linux computer.

Wine Is Not an Emulator

i tested it and it works perfectly fine as well as being faster and better all around.

Wine causes overhead to provide a compatibility layer for the Windows API.

yes that is true, however, read the ban appeals section of this webpage and i think you can guess why i wrote it the way i did tongue

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#7 2019-03-09 21:12:14

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Re: OS upgrade

Jesus Villamor wrote:

Does your Linux distro a 64-bit OS?

AFAIK, the majority of Linux distros (primarily Ubuntu) are ditching out 32-bit OS starting 18.04. I'm still using Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise pangolin) as my secondary OS, but I can't upgrade any further due to problem regarding PulseAudio.

no, unfortunately my hardware doesn't support 64 bit, so i am using the 32 bit version of the distro. (there is a 64 bit one)
it isnt being actively updated AFAIK but it will be officially supported until april 2021.
it is unfortunate, but many linux distros  are aimed rather towards gaming, and not many gamers play 32 bit games, they all want new 64 bit ones.  so making an OS for a fraction of people with crap PCs doesnt really make sense from a devs POV .

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#8 2019-03-10 14:13:46

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Re: OS upgrade

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Some question...

Anybody tried out Linux Mint versions?

There are also some for slower machines.

http://team-simple.org/forum/viewtopic. … 06#p130306

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@Petr8

Which programm you would use to make Bf1942 running on a Linux Mint? Or do the have allready sumdin pre-installed?

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https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-guide/

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Playing (32-Bit) in 64-Bit Linux

https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-play-win … -in-linux/

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#9 2019-03-10 17:41:44

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Re: OS upgrade

Arkos wrote:

Which programm you would use to make Bf1942 running on a Linux Mint? Or do the have allready sumdin pre-installed?

Wine. Seems by default it isn't installed.
Since Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu, this guide should help.
https://wiki.winehq.org/Ubuntu

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#10 2019-03-24 00:02:34

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Re: OS upgrade

you should also be able to use playonlinux for linux mint and ubuntu if you want to play windows games.
also note that since my OS change, when i play bf1942 multiplayer everything red turns blue and it is extremely annoying. i may switch to an ubuntu build to see if it is better. i can try out a mint build for you if you would like arkos, just tell me which one.

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#11 2019-03-25 02:43:42

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Re: OS upgrade

Try installing other gfx card drivers -> http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/drivers

(just select the other one in your list, reboot and problem is probably fixed, if not play with your nvidia AA and TEXTURE settings)

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#12 2019-03-25 13:52:03

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Re: OS upgrade

Mint i've used many times for many years.

Linux comes in many flavors, Mint is relative small for a full featured ready made desktop suitable for games and office work. Also mint has a very Windows like interface that will make many Microsoft users feel at home.

Unlike for example linux Arch which is on the other end of the flavor scale. Arch is for the lego style user who wants to completely build the whole "house" themself.

Ubuntu is a bit more on the MAC end of the scale with its gnome desktop. Ubuntu is also a full installation taste, most of the software a general user needs is already included in the first install. As well as drivers, codecs and full support of anything u want to do online.

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