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 | Many of the most popular computer games have been written for Microsoft Windows operations systems and are sometimes difficult to run on Linux. The primary method to run Windows software on Linux is through the compatibility layer Wine. However, advanced games often require tweaks and optimizations to meet the demands of hardcore gamers. The CrossOver Games, and Cedega (now GameTree Linux) projects represent commerical approaches aimed at streamlining the process of installing native Windows games on Linux. PlayOnLinux provides a free alternative. | |
PlayOnLinux 4.0.12
PlayOnLinux is a collection of free software for installing games and other applications, that were developed for Microsoft Windows, on Linux systems. Like CrossOver Games, it is based on the compatibility layer Wine... Read more
| Updated FSF Free Software Directory
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) has announced an update of its Free Software Directory, which includes more than 6,500 packages that anybody can download, use, and re-distribute. Each item in the repository has been individually checked and tested on Linux systems... Read more
| Parted Magic 6.7
The disk partitioning package Parted Magic has been updated to version 6.7. Included are Linux kernel 3.0.4, Gnome Partition Editor (GParted) 0.9.1, and Firefox 6.0.2... Read more
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