In a previous post, I mentioned how I was trying out Windows computer games in Ubuntu Linux using Wine. That post left off with me installing a game from Steam, specifically Half Life 2: Lost Coast. How did it turn out? Rather badly, actually. I haven’t had too much time to figure out the problem, but I have a strong suspicion that it has to do with my ATI graphics card, which has had a number of compatibility problems with various Linux distributions, especially Ubuntu. I won’t bother going into the little details, but I’m not going to call out Wine or Linux because one game won’t work.
Further testing is definitely in order. But I do know one thing for sure: 3D acceleration is likely to give you problems if you have to use proprietary drivers for your graphics card. I have a feeling that’s my problem, but I guess I’ll see when I mess around with it more.
Also, this is my 100th post on this blog! Woohoo! Okay, anyways…
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i’m trying to install COD 4 in Ubuntu 7.1 using wine and i just can’t get anythihng to work….
Now…i’m new to linux. I have decided to learn a new system and boycot Windows!
I’ve searched on line and can’t seem to find any answers…as far as i know the install went fine…save for Direct X. Which i’ve read i don’t need anyway, wine emulates it…
When I try to run COD 4 … nothing happends. i get the turning emblem for a few seconds and thats it.
If I could get a response from someone that would be great
dpeck178@charter.net
I’ve given up trying to play Windows games on Linux, but the AppDB on the Wine website has some information on Call of Duty 4. And there’s a how-to on installing and playing CoD 4 using Wine here (PDF). It looks a bit advanced, but if you can muddle through it, the game might work out.