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Well that came fast. Six years ago I started tinkering with the first iteration of GamingOnLinux, and here we are still going strong. You can see a snapshot of how we looked back in 2011 here (on our original address), my how we have changed.

First of all I would like to thank everyone for their support over such a long time. There's been plenty of high and low moments, and no matter what happens we still keep chugging along.

I am totally unprepared for this, but I think I will do a livestream later, so keep an eye out on our twitter for announcements on when it's going live. I will probably comment on this article to update people on it too. It will probably include me failing at Distance, and other games people can vote on.

I do make mistakes when writing articles, I am not a professional but a hobbyist at this who just got lucky, and I do get things wrong, but you all stick with me and help me and the website grow. I would just like to remind you that I am Human, please treat me as much when I get things glaringly wrong.

I am especially thankful to the developers who speak to me regularly, and put their trust in me by sharing early details.

Most of all, thanks to all the editors/contributing editors for their hard volunteer work writing articles! Without you guys, I would be lost.

Linux gaming is better than ever, but let's not forget to remain polite, help each other and keep our platform moving. Remember that people of all ages, races and knowledge are using and making games for Linux. Try to remember that not everyone is as smart as you at something. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. You can also follow my personal adventures on Bluesky.
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coeseta 5 Jul 2015
Happy Birthday GoL :)
micmon 5 Jul 2015
Happy birthday and thanks to all ppl involved with getting the site where it is today and keeping it alive!
r2rX 5 Jul 2015
Happy Birthday to GoL and may it continue to inform, entertain and bring the Linux gaming community together. :)
flesk 5 Jul 2015
  • Contributing Editor
Happy anniversary to Liam and everyone else in the GOL community! :) Though a certain amount of drama is unavoidable, I still think this is one of the most positive gaming communities around.
hidekin 5 Jul 2015
Happy birthday to GOL ;-) It's a pleasure to always check the news and i love the community here.
corvusdeux 5 Jul 2015
Happy Birthday :D
coolbober 5 Jul 2015
All the best for Liam and rest of team. Great job so far.
tuubi 5 Jul 2015
  • Supporter Plus
Congrats and a hearty thank you to Liam and the rest of the staff for being awesome.
musojon74 5 Jul 2015
Thanks Liam for a great site. Happy Birthday GoL!
Aryvandaar 5 Jul 2015
Yay, cheers! :)
Keizgon 5 Jul 2015
Happy anniversary! :) Still have until next January for my first year here. ;) Didn't know it was 6 years, heh.
Linas 5 Jul 2015
  • Supporter Plus
Six years of work and dedication. Cheers to that.
hardpenguin 5 Jul 2015
Happy birthday, GOL, Liam and the community!

Now, stop being dicks to developers. Yes, even when they're wrong. Yes, even when they're being dicks.
muntdefems 5 Jul 2015
Happy Barry to GoL!!! :P

Proud to be a part ot this community.
FutureSuture 5 Jul 2015
Happy Birthday to GamingOnLinux!
Well that came fast. Six years ago I started tinkering with the first iteration of GamingOnLinux, and here we are still going strong. You can see a snapshot of how we looked back in 2011 here (on our original address), my how we have changed.
Wow, GamingOnLinux has come a long way since then...

I would just like to remind you that I am Human, please treat me as much when I get things glaringly wrong.
Proof that you are human?
dubigrasu 5 Jul 2015
I remember when in 2010 (I think) Liam used to post on various Linux forums advertising his new site.
Nobody knew about GamingOnLinux of course and he was promptly banned on several sites as a spammer.
Stoney_Fish 5 Jul 2015
  • Supporter Plus
Happy Birthday GOL.
Thanks Liam.
I'm looking forward to all the great game reviews and news in the years ahead.
Liam Dawe 5 Jul 2015
  • Admin
I remember when in 2010 (I think) Liam used to post on various Linux forums advertising his new site.
Nobody knew about GamingOnLinux of course and he was promptly banned on several sites as a spammer.

Yeah, starting a new site isn't easy that's for sure. Thankfully now everyone does it for me ;)
Eike 5 Jul 2015
  • Supporter Plus
So GoL has been around when I still used Windows for gaming, although doing everthing else on Linux for a decade already.
You've been there before the wave, and I hope now you enjoy riding it.
Congratulations!
Pangachat 5 Jul 2015
6 years? Must start primary education ;) Happy Birthday :D
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