Linux Gaming Box Project

massive · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:19 pm Post subject: Linux Gaming Box Project

I just got in some (not too old) trade in PCs from a customer. 6 P4 3Ghz systems with 1GB. I intend to turn 1 into a Linux Gaming box - dedicated to that - and document the process the entire way to loading and running (hopefully) BF, BFP, DC, etc.

The distro of choice will be Ubuntu, since it is one of the most user friendly distro and I want to make it easy for others to do the same.

Here we go>>

Prerequisite: scrounge up or buy a 1/2 way decent video card. Upgrade to at least 2GB, more if these MBs can take it.

Step 1: Downloading the latest dist. of Ubuntu. and then will burn the ISO.
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I'm offended that a zombie holocaust isn't on the list. It would be terrifying, sure, but it would be pretty sweet if you think about it.

Wang Chung · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 12:55 am Post subject:

I'd put 3GB of RAM in one system and run a windows server off of it. Easiest OS to use / most supported (maybe not the most efficient). Uses only the RAM you have plus there's no need for a video card upgrade.
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massive · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:34 am Post subject:

Wang Chung wrote:

I'd put 3GB of RAM in one system and run a windows server off of it. Easiest OS to use / most supported (maybe not the most efficient). Uses only the RAM you have plus there's no need for a video card upgrade.

Maybe, but the intent is to build something open source (not Windows) that will play games, and document so anyone can do it without buying or 'obtaining' a server OS or otherwise.

Maybe no one gives a shit, but oh well then for my own amusement.
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Vlad Piranha wrote:

I'm offended that a zombie holocaust isn't on the list. It would be terrifying, sure, but it would be pretty sweet if you think about it.

Atomiktoaster · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 7:45 am Post subject:

Is this going to run the client apps, or is it just a dedicated linux server? I have ubuntu installed on my machine (along with XP and Win 7 32) but I've never really even thought about gaming on it.

massive · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:11 am Post subject:

Client apps - gaming system
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Vlad Piranha wrote:

I'm offended that a zombie holocaust isn't on the list. It would be terrifying, sure, but it would be pretty sweet if you think about it.

Stealth · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject: Re: Linux Gaming Box Project

massive wrote:

Ubuntu

Say this out loud in a semi retarded southern voice

"Ubuntu to you too."

That was the catch phrase of my school for all the tech geeks. People didn't know what the hell it was, but it sure was damn funny.
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