Quake 4 for Linux
As soon as I read the news on Slashdot that id Software's just released Quake 4 was already available as both a Linux client and game server, I ran out and dropped $50 for the game. The box contained 4 CDs, a game guide, and a license key. But that's not enough to let you play Quake 4 on Linux.
The product FAQ explains that in addition to the CD key contained in the retail package -- required to play the game -- you'll need to copy a bunch of files from the CDs as part of the installation process. You'll also need to download the Linux installer -- quake4-linux-1.0.2147.12.x86.run -- from id Software or a mirror site. Hardware requirements include a 2GHz or better processor with 512MB of memory, an ATI Radeon or Nvidia GeForce video card, and a sound card supported by OSS or ALSA. You must be running version 2.2.4 or later glibc, and a kernel version of at least the 2.4 level is recommended.
Getting the Linux installer was a little frustrating. I found it impossible to download from id Software. Every time I tried I got a "421 Too many users - please try again later" response. Of course, there are other sites to get it from. At some sites, you can get a free download after clicking past a seemingly endless number of pages designed to do nothing but ring up their ad sales, and then find the free download is throttled all the way down and allows only two simultaneous free downloads -- but they will gladly sell you a download. I eventually had success at 3Ddownloads, which puts in a queue and shows ads as you wait your turn. You can't turn around and ignore the ads, as that same window is where eventually you see a "Click here to begin download" message.
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