Best Linux OS to run RO - Page 2

Znurre · 10-10-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impp

Arch Linux is way to complicated to set up.

It wants to wipe my HD - it doesn't seem to see that I already have a d: partition set up.

And the partiton program gives a fatal error on inititation.

Looks like i'll be trying another one.

Perhaps Chakra is what you are looking for.
http://chakra-project.org/

It's an Arch based distro, using KDE4 and a custom made GUI installer.
Check it out.

Mrreality13 · 10-11-2009, 03:27 AM

ive heard peeps using blue/white 64

kamax · 10-11-2009, 08:44 PM

I'm using gentoo and it works fine. You can easy install every latest packages if you want and it's no so hard to understand.

Brother-brian · 10-12-2009, 12:13 AM

Ubuntu 8.10. I always wait for the stable releases.

Ubuntu 9.10 is coming out by end of October, supposedly. You might just wait until then, the problem will have probably been fixed.

rugerstein · 10-12-2009, 06:19 AM

Slackware 13.0
Game works fine.

onemyndseye · 10-12-2009, 08:23 AM

Theoreticly speaking..

RO will run equally well on any properly configured Linux distro... when something isnt configured correctly it comes down to: Is it misconfigured by the distro? or by the user?

For example PulseAudio in Ubuntu Intrepid. Canonical completely lost their mind and shipped a barely configured half-baked version of pulseaudio that has been the bane of many game and sound enthusiast.

A Linux distro is basically a core linux system either built from scratch or from a derived work, configured as the maintainers saw fit. This means they setup the system to their liking, included the software version they wanted, and optimized the system for the task and deployment of their focus be that the average end-user or high end servers and everything in between.

As linux users, no matter of the architecture (arm, i386, x86_64, etc), we all use the same software and drivers of one version or another. The difference comes in the build and setup.

When you hear that DistroX is better at doing this or that - if you look into further there is usually a reason. These libs were built a certain way. Or driverX is a certain version that carries its own benefits or problems. Any of which, in theory, can be rectified by the user by changing the components that are hindering the performance for your task. Admittedly, its usually best to find a distro that covers your needs the best and work from there but if you really like a certain distro and cant live without it, in most cases the changes you need can be brought on board.

A great analogy is: Linux is a set of construction materials and its the architect, be that the user or the maintainer, that shapes the house.

In any case... Make no mistake -

We are NOT Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Arch, or Redhat users. We are Linux users.

platyna · 10-12-2009, 09:24 AM

Yeah KDE4 using almost 100% of your CPU is great to run demanding applications. :-P

Regards.

Znurre · 10-12-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by platyna

Yeah KDE4 using almost 100% of your CPU is great to run demanding applications. :-P

Regards.

Excuse me?

Arafails · 10-13-2009, 06:50 AM

Debian unstable + some experimental packages (Because Ubuntu somehow is about 200% more bloated even when you have the same packages installed). Currently it doesn't run Regnum at all, but that's only because I'm trying to make the free radeon drivers for r600 work with AGP. It works as well as can be expected with ATi Catalyst drivers, getting around 40-50FPS on a Radeon HD2600, right up until the point you go near an enemy or a city.

Angel_de_Combate · 10-14-2009, 06:24 AM

Ubuntu 9.04, i had windows xp before..i get lagg still if a fort war gets really big..but trust me compared to xp its no where near as bad

I <3 Linux!

10-11-2009, 03:27 AM	#12
Mrreality13 Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in a NOMAM meeting atm Posts: 82	ive heard peeps using blue/white 64 __________________ never approach a computer thinking"this will just take a minute"-- 59 barb- main//conj 50 parked//40 knight parked

10-12-2009, 08:23 AM	#16
onemyndseye Master Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central USA Posts: 260	Theoreticly speaking.. RO will run equally well on any properly configured Linux distro... when something isnt configured correctly it comes down to: Is it misconfigured by the distro? or by the user? For example PulseAudio in Ubuntu Intrepid. Canonical completely lost their mind and shipped a barely configured half-baked version of pulseaudio that has been the bane of many game and sound enthusiast. A Linux distro is basically a core linux system either built from scratch or from a derived work, configured as the maintainers saw fit. This means they setup the system to their liking, included the software version they wanted, and optimized the system for the task and deployment of their focus be that the average end-user or high end servers and everything in between. As linux users, no matter of the architecture (arm, i386, x86_64, etc), we all use the same software and drivers of one version or another. The difference comes in the build and setup. When you hear that DistroX is better at doing this or that - if you look into further there is usually a reason. These libs were built a certain way. Or driverX is a certain version that carries its own benefits or problems. Any of which, in theory, can be rectified by the user by changing the components that are hindering the performance for your task. Admittedly, its usually best to find a distro that covers your needs the best and work from there but if you really like a certain distro and cant live without it, in most cases the changes you need can be brought on board. A great analogy is: Linux is a set of construction materials and its the architect, be that the user or the maintainer, that shapes the house. In any case... Make no mistake - We are NOT Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Arch, or Redhat users. We are Linux users. __________________ RA/Syrtis Hunter LVL50: Elusis RA/Syrtis Barba LVL50: Artemisia RA/Syrtis Conju Lvl45: Nellas Miriel Last edited by onemyndseye; 10-12-2009 at 08:58 AM.

10-12-2009, 09:24 AM	#17
platyna Initiate Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Poland Posts: 234	Yeah KDE4 using almost 100% of your CPU is great to run demanding applications. :-P Regards. __________________ Syrtis, Horus: Platyna (Conjurer), Platyna Ahn (Warlock), Platyna Ida (Hunter), Platyna Ira (Barbarian)

10-13-2009, 06:50 AM	#19
Arafails Baron Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Not where it looks like, to either of us. Posts: 706	Debian unstable + some experimental packages (Because Ubuntu somehow is about 200% more bloated even when you have the same packages installed). Currently it doesn't run Regnum at all, but that's only because I'm trying to make the free radeon drivers for r600 work with AGP. It works as well as can be expected with ATi Catalyst drivers, getting around 40-50FPS on a Radeon HD2600, right up until the point you go near an enemy or a city. __________________ If you can't detect sarcasm yourself, please pay attention when it's pointed out to you. Arathael :: Wyrd Sceote :: Gwn M'ger — Soul Taker, Imperial Guard of Ignis

10-11-2009, 08:44 PM	#13
kamax Master Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: france Posts: 397	I'm using gentoo and it works fine. You can easy install every latest packages if you want and it's no so hard to understand.

10-12-2009, 12:13 AM	#14
Brother-brian Master Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 271	Ubuntu 8.10. I always wait for the stable releases. Ubuntu 9.10 is coming out by end of October, supposedly. You might just wait until then, the problem will have probably been fixed.

10-12-2009, 06:19 AM	#15
rugerstein Pledge Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hungary Posts: 2	Slackware 13.0 Game works fine.

10-14-2009, 06:24 AM	#20
Angel_de_Combate Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 440	Ubuntu 9.04, i had windows xp before..i get lagg still if a fort war gets really big..but trust me compared to xp its no where near as bad I <3 Linux!