Update - It's out, the latest Humble Bundle is out, Indie bundle number 5! It's the 13th bundle to hit the internet.
Looks to be one of the fastest selling ones too! Well over $500k already!
Some disappointment for you - Limbo isn't even native, it includes it's own version of Wine...works perfectly for me though!
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So the rumour mill is buzzing and the next Humble Bundle may very soon be upon us!
It looks as if we will be getting at least 1 game completely new to Linux this time too.
More info as and when it comes in keep checking back for the latest! It will hopefully launch tonight.
Source of the rumour;
http://cdr.thebronasium.com/sub/14870
And others Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Looks to be one of the fastest selling ones too! Well over $500k already!
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Some disappointment for you - Limbo isn't even native, it includes it's own version of Wine...works perfectly for me though!
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So the rumour mill is buzzing and the next Humble Bundle may very soon be upon us!
It looks as if we will be getting at least 1 game completely new to Linux this time too.
More info as and when it comes in keep checking back for the latest! It will hopefully launch tonight.
Source of the rumour;
http://cdr.thebronasium.com/sub/14870
And others Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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CodeWeavers abandoned Google Picasa for Linux:
http://www.webpronews.com/google-codeweavers-pair-on-picasa-port-2006-02
http://www.webpronews.com/google-codeweavers-pair-on-picasa-port-2006-02
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Cheeseness Jun 3, 2012
QuoteWe launched a [URL='http://www.winehq.org/']WINE[/URL]-based version of Picasa for Linux in 2006 as a Google Labs project. As we continue to enhance [URL='http://googlephotos.blogspot.com/2011/12/picasa-39-now-with-google-sharing-and.html']Picasa[/URL], it has become difficult to maintain parity on the Linux version. So today, we’re deprecating Picasa for Linux and will not be maintaining it moving forward. Users who have downloaded and installed older versions of Picasa for Linux can continue to use them, though we won’t be making any further updates.
http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/spring-cleaning-in-spring.html
It's not CodeWeavers discontinuing Picasa for Linux, it's Google.
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"Other corporate sponsors include [URL='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google']Google[/URL], which hired CodeWeavers to fix Wine so [URL='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picasa']Picasa[/URL] ran well enough to be ported directly to Linux using the same binary as on Windows; Google later paid for improvements to Wine's support for [URL='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Photoshop']Adobe Photoshop CS2[/URL]. Wine is also a regular beneficiary of Google's [URL='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_of_Code']Summer of Code[/URL]program.[URL='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software)#cite_note-21'][COLOR=#0b0080][[/URL]"[/COLOR]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software)#cite_note-22
CodeWeavers ported [URL='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picasa']Picasa[/URL] to Linux.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software)#cite_note-22
CodeWeavers ported [URL='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picasa']Picasa[/URL] to Linux.
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Cheeseness Jun 3, 2012
Yep, because Google hired them to do so. It was CodeWeavers acting on Google's behalf, not something they did on their own. Similarly, when Google decided to discontinue Picasa, it was Google's decision and not CodeWeavers'.
If I hire a company to build a house for me and then decide to get it knocked down, that company doesn't have any responsibility for that decision.
If I hire a company to build a house for me and then decide to get it knocked down, that company doesn't have any responsibility for that decision.
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It is fair that what is perhaps one of the best bundles is overshadowed by the poor inclusion of Limbo. I understand wanting to defend this action simply because "Humble Bundle" have brought so much to Linux before. I gave Humble Bundle less money this time, and I am saying I would like this not to happen in future. In fact the Cross-Platform is the reason I buy the games.
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Just because there is support offered for the binary does not change the point - the same thing applied to Cedega and Transgaming, or Cider on Mac which has a rather dubious history. Now, because it is Codeweavers it is better than Transgaming as Codeweavers are also not code thieves and actually do support the development of WINE, but it does not change the point that we would prefer native binaries and always got them before.
Other developers had to fulfill that requirement, and some put a lot of work into it. That is just unfair.
Also, Robert, keep in mind you can choose how your money is distributed - so you can still support the developers and charities you want to support. Just make sure you do not support Limbo (or if you a really concerned humble tip) in your price calculations
By the way, I just had an orange surge last night - jumping from 39 signatures to 113. We will see if it will do any good or not.
Other developers had to fulfill that requirement, and some put a lot of work into it. That is just unfair.
Also, Robert, keep in mind you can choose how your money is distributed - so you can still support the developers and charities you want to support. Just make sure you do not support Limbo (or if you a really concerned humble tip) in your price calculations
By the way, I just had an orange surge last night - jumping from 39 signatures to 113. We will see if it will do any good or not.
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"Linux Users Sign a Petition Requesting Only Native Games in Humble Bundles
[URL='https://www.humblebundle.com/'][COLOR=#0b61a4]Humble Indie Bundle 5[/URL] was launched recently with five popular and award winning indie games. All these games are supported natively on Linux except one, [URL='http://limbogame.org/']LIMBO[/URL].[/COLOR]
LIMBO doesn't run natively on Linux and instead uses a Wine/CodeWeavers wrapper. It has been a hot topic for debate in last couple of days and Humble Bundle organizers have [URL='http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/06/humble-team-and-game-developers-share.html'][COLOR=#0b61a4]commented on this[/URL].[/COLOR]
Now an [URL='http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/hib-native/'][COLOR=#0b61a4]online petition[/URL] has been launched for allowing only native Linux games in Humble bundles. This is not an attack on Humble team by any means, but an effort to make a statement that quality standards should be maintained for Linux platform.[/COLOR]
[LEFT]The Petition:[/LEFT]
Linux users have been supporting the Humble Indie Bundle from the beginning and a relation of mutual trust has grown between the people behind the Bundle and the Linux community. Unfortunately, I feel this trust has been violated by the inclusion of a non-native Linux game in the latest Bundle.
This is not merely a complaint about one game included in one Bundle, in this case Limbo. It sets a horrible precedent for the future, encouraging developers to merely put out unoptimized Windows binaries of their games running through a WINE or similar layer merely to con Linux users out of their money. We can not allow this to happen, not to the Humble Indie Bundle.
With all of this said, we do not want to boycott the Bundle as many of the developers involved are still very much deserving of our money, as are many of the charities, and even the Bundle guys themselves are still making an effort. But we can not let this go without at least getting our point across.
So we implore:
1. Linux users to sign this petition. Guarantee that the integrity of the Bundle remains and that you get a fair deal for your money.
2. Mac users to sign this petition. The threat of non-native binaries applies to you just as much as to Linux users.
3. Windows users to sign this petition. Ports often lead to optimizations and fixes, making your gaming experience better.
4. Other developers to sign this petition. After all of the effort some of you have put into your native porting, it is just as much a slap in the face to you.
Also remember that you have a choice as to how your money is distributed - if you feel you have not gotten a fair deal from Limbo, please make sure your money is divided as you feel is right.
This is not meant as an outright attack or a smear on the Bundle itself. It is a merely a reflection of our desire to see the high standards that the Bundles have previously adhered to continue. We are doing this because we care. Please accept this in the manner in which it is given.
Personally I believe that if a game runs well on Linux using Wine with proper optimizations and quality standards, there shouldn't be a problem. Wine is a fantastic platform to use Windows applications and games on Linux and there are many games that run better in Wine than Windows.
What do you think about this? Will LIMBO encourage other developers to release Windows binaries in Humble Bundles claiming that they run on Linux?"
http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/06/linux-users-sign-petition-requesting.html
[URL='https://www.humblebundle.com/'][COLOR=#0b61a4]Humble Indie Bundle 5[/URL] was launched recently with five popular and award winning indie games. All these games are supported natively on Linux except one, [URL='http://limbogame.org/']LIMBO[/URL].[/COLOR]
LIMBO doesn't run natively on Linux and instead uses a Wine/CodeWeavers wrapper. It has been a hot topic for debate in last couple of days and Humble Bundle organizers have [URL='http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/06/humble-team-and-game-developers-share.html'][COLOR=#0b61a4]commented on this[/URL].[/COLOR]
Now an [URL='http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/hib-native/'][COLOR=#0b61a4]online petition[/URL] has been launched for allowing only native Linux games in Humble bundles. This is not an attack on Humble team by any means, but an effort to make a statement that quality standards should be maintained for Linux platform.[/COLOR]
[LEFT]The Petition:[/LEFT]
Linux users have been supporting the Humble Indie Bundle from the beginning and a relation of mutual trust has grown between the people behind the Bundle and the Linux community. Unfortunately, I feel this trust has been violated by the inclusion of a non-native Linux game in the latest Bundle.
This is not merely a complaint about one game included in one Bundle, in this case Limbo. It sets a horrible precedent for the future, encouraging developers to merely put out unoptimized Windows binaries of their games running through a WINE or similar layer merely to con Linux users out of their money. We can not allow this to happen, not to the Humble Indie Bundle.
With all of this said, we do not want to boycott the Bundle as many of the developers involved are still very much deserving of our money, as are many of the charities, and even the Bundle guys themselves are still making an effort. But we can not let this go without at least getting our point across.
So we implore:
1. Linux users to sign this petition. Guarantee that the integrity of the Bundle remains and that you get a fair deal for your money.
2. Mac users to sign this petition. The threat of non-native binaries applies to you just as much as to Linux users.
3. Windows users to sign this petition. Ports often lead to optimizations and fixes, making your gaming experience better.
4. Other developers to sign this petition. After all of the effort some of you have put into your native porting, it is just as much a slap in the face to you.
Also remember that you have a choice as to how your money is distributed - if you feel you have not gotten a fair deal from Limbo, please make sure your money is divided as you feel is right.
This is not meant as an outright attack or a smear on the Bundle itself. It is a merely a reflection of our desire to see the high standards that the Bundles have previously adhered to continue. We are doing this because we care. Please accept this in the manner in which it is given.
Personally I believe that if a game runs well on Linux using Wine with proper optimizations and quality standards, there shouldn't be a problem. Wine is a fantastic platform to use Windows applications and games on Linux and there are many games that run better in Wine than Windows.
What do you think about this? Will LIMBO encourage other developers to release Windows binaries in Humble Bundles claiming that they run on Linux?"
http://www.ubuntuvibes.com/2012/06/linux-users-sign-petition-requesting.html
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Quite interesting that Psychonauts in the bundle is an honest-to-god port, where as the previously released version for Mac was using using Cider (basically Wine for Mac):
https://twitter.com/icculus/status/208529394946412544
https://twitter.com/icculus/status/208529394946412544
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Personally I'm sitting on the fence, regarding the Wine issue. Not sure if I'm going to sign the petition or not.
It did come up during the last AMA the bundle guys did, so they are very much aware of the controversy. I just worry that Linux users comes off as being demanding or pushy.
It did come up during the last AMA the bundle guys did, so they are very much aware of the controversy. I just worry that Linux users comes off as being demanding or pushy.
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