New to linux, cannot get game to launch

King_Of_Angmar · 01-11-2010, 07:59 AM

Hey,
So recent windows user, my computer wiped the OS out for some reason so I gave linux a shot. Using Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala. Graphics card is an ATI Radeon 300x.

I downloaded Regum and went through installation just fine, but when I tried to launch the game it wouldn't because either :

- My graphics card needs new drivers
- I don't have directx
- I do not have the capability of playing with my graphics card.

I know the last one is not true because it played well enough on windows XP.

When I downloaded the ATI drivers update specified on the Download section of the RO homepage it would not install for a reason that I have no idea - it could be that the graphics card is not compatible with linux until I do something to it? (I had to go through a few things with my wireless card before it ran on this OS)

Direct x does not run on linux does it? Do I actually need it, if so where can i get it in a linux format, all I found from google yesterday was windows directx updates.

Thanks for the help

Pakos · 01-11-2010, 09:56 AM

try this:
http://www.regnumonline.com.ar/forum...ad.php?t=31371

Cuchulainn · 01-11-2010, 11:57 AM

I think the Radeon drivers for your ATI Radeon x300 graphic card should have full 3d acceleration and probably work with Regnum and such a older graphic card. If you have problems with the Radeon driver, you can also try the Catalyst 9.3, which supports your graphic card (if you have a Radeon x300). Newer Catalyst drivers don't support your graphic card.

King_Of_Angmar · 01-11-2010, 12:25 PM

I just got the catalyst installed and tried with no change. Also Onemyndseye's guide did not accomplish anything. But I also mistyped

i have a 200x card I believe not 300x so the catalyst doesn't actually do anything. I'm currently looking around for drivers updates for the 200x that I may not have to see if that helps, thanks for the replies.

Mellion · 01-11-2010, 12:32 PM

"So recent windows user, my computer wiped the OS out for some reason"

Hardware failure???

King_Of_Angmar · 01-11-2010, 12:42 PM

idk really

not the point though XD I just need RO to run

King_Of_Angmar · 01-12-2010, 04:21 AM

Problem solved, thanks to all who helped.

01-11-2010, 07:59 AM	#1
King_Of_Angmar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wherever lag has Teleported me Posts: 99	New to linux, cannot get game to launch Hey, So recent windows user, my computer wiped the OS out for some reason so I gave linux a shot. Using Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala. Graphics card is an ATI Radeon 300x. I downloaded Regum and went through installation just fine, but when I tried to launch the game it wouldn't because either : - My graphics card needs new drivers - I don't have directx - I do not have the capability of playing with my graphics card. I know the last one is not true because it played well enough on windows XP. When I downloaded the ATI drivers update specified on the Download section of the RO homepage it would not install for a reason that I have no idea - it could be that the graphics card is not compatible with linux until I do something to it? (I had to go through a few things with my wireless card before it ran on this OS) Direct x does not run on linux does it? Do I actually need it, if so where can i get it in a linux format, all I found from google yesterday was windows directx updates. Thanks for the help

01-11-2010, 09:56 AM	#2
Pakos Master Join Date: May 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 259	try this: http://www.regnumonline.com.ar/forum...ad.php?t=31371 __________________ http://polishteam.com.pl \| http://pakos.biz Selling Horus Ignis

01-11-2010, 11:57 AM	#3
Cuchulainn Master Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 303	I think the Radeon drivers for your ATI Radeon x300 graphic card should have full 3d acceleration and probably work with Regnum and such a older graphic card. If you have problems with the Radeon driver, you can also try the Catalyst 9.3, which supports your graphic card (if you have a Radeon x300). Newer Catalyst drivers don't support your graphic card.

01-11-2010, 12:25 PM	#4
King_Of_Angmar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wherever lag has Teleported me Posts: 99	I just got the catalyst installed and tried with no change. Also Onemyndseye's guide did not accomplish anything. But I also mistyped i have a 200x card I believe not 300x so the catalyst doesn't actually do anything. I'm currently looking around for drivers updates for the 200x that I may not have to see if that helps, thanks for the replies.

01-11-2010, 12:32 PM	#5
Mellion Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 288	"So recent windows user, my computer wiped the OS out for some reason" Hardware failure???

01-11-2010, 12:42 PM	#6
King_Of_Angmar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wherever lag has Teleported me Posts: 99	idk really not the point though XD I just need RO to run

01-12-2010, 04:21 AM	#7
King_Of_Angmar Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wherever lag has Teleported me Posts: 99	Problem solved, thanks to all who helped.