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myndwarrp
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Joined: 27 Jan 2004
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 Posted: 01/28/05 - 17:11 Post subject: Microsuck and Linux
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Ok so I've about had it with microsuck for reasons too long to list. But their latest thing of requiring SP1 *and* a registered copy is too much. I'm actually awaiting XP64 Pro to be released, at which time I'll prolly get a legit non-corp copy. But, if past OS releases are any indication, it'll be 199-250 bucks. f**k that. I'm considering Linux, although I dont know which flavor. I'm leaning towards Suse. Anyway. Anyone here running Linux (or Linux64) *and* using EQ2? I've read a little about WineX to run Win based games/software but wanted to see if anyone has used it. The only reason I'm on a win machine is for gaming....any suggestions?
In case youre interested, here's my hardware:
AMD 3500+ 90nm
MSI Neo Plat2 mobo
Mushkin Level II black, 1GB
SCSI 36GB x 3
SATA 180 10k RPM
BFG 6800 GT vid card
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shinja mayoke
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Posted: 01/28/05 - 17:22 Post subject:
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Talk to Braenen in game about it, he doesnt have an accnt here that Im aware of, I believe he got eq to run on his Linux box fairly well, I dont know if he still does or does not, but he can point ya in the right direction.
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Kenbin
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Joined: 15 Nov 2002
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Location: New York City
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Posted: 01/28/05 - 17:33 Post subject:
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EQ is for homos.
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motherface
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Joined: 12 Mar 2003
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Posted: 01/28/05 - 18:03 Post subject:
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How dare they require a legal copy of their software to use their services!
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Bait Masterson
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Posted: 01/28/05 - 18:07 Post subject:
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But their latest thing of requiring SP1 *and* a registered copy is too much.
Wait till he finds out Landlords require Rent and govt require taxes.
It sucks to pay for shit.
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myndwarrp
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Posted: 01/28/05 - 19:04 Post subject:
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you have to understand I'm a network admin so I just use corp installs. Its not stealing, as we pay for group licences; however, M$ doesnt recognize corp install ID's for home use.
Anyway, I never said anything about EQ...I said EQ2 
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Mogling
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Posted: 01/29/05 - 10:55 Post subject:
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DirectX > linux hahaha.
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kireol
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Starks
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Posted: 01/29/05 - 11:12 Post subject:
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go ahead and let them make people have real copies. after a shitload of people who dont get windows update support anymore spread viruses and shit to people who do they will learn.
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gotissues68
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Posted: 01/29/05 - 12:15 Post subject:
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You should be able to run EQ2 using Cedega which is the new name for WineX ... you could dual boot for awhile and that way if you get a jones for playing something that only ends up running under Windows then you'll be alright
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Xion
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Posted: 01/29/05 - 18:42 Post subject:
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| Starks wrote: | | go ahead and let them make people have real copies. after a shitload of people who dont get windows update support anymore spread viruses and shit to people who do they will learn. |
You're allowed to download security fixes off windows update even if your cd key isn't legit.
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myndwarrp
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 11:56 Post subject:
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Xion-yes, for now you can. But it was announced last week that by summer, you must have a personalized and registered copy.
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kireol
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 11:59 Post subject:
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| myndwarrp wrote: | | Xion-yes, for now you can. But it was announced last week that by summer, you must have a personalized and registered copy. |
or you must have bittorrent. 
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Frashii
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Location: Anchorage, AK
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:21 Post subject:
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| Bait Masterson wrote: | But their latest thing of requiring SP1 *and* a registered copy is too much.
Wait till he finds out Landlords require Rent and govt require taxes.
It sucks to pay for shit. |
I love you Bait...
I am a rabid FreeBSD/Linux guy... but Bait hit the nail on the head.
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Occulis
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:25 Post subject:
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ur rabbit all right
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Frax
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Location: Fuck yoiu fucking fuckers
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Posted: 01/31/05 - 14:33 Post subject:
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| motherface wrote: | | How dare they require a legal copy of their software to use their services! |
what he said
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