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12 years ago on July 5, the GamingOnLinux website was created. Who would have thought it would still be going this long, in the face of overwhelming odds. Happy Birthday to us! It's been a thrilling ride, one we hope to keep enjoying for many years to come.

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KuJo Jul 6, 2021
12 years is a long time! I know what I'm talking about ... I founded a PC gaming clan 17 years ago (on 03.01.2004): http://www.BE-WA-RE.de (german)

Happy Birthday, GOL! 🙂


Last edited by KuJo on 6 July 2021 at 3:22 pm UTC
Derheim Jul 6, 2021
Happy Birthday GOL!
DrDickGind Jul 6, 2021
Happy Birthday!
NoSt Jul 6, 2021
Happy Birthday, GOL!
tfk Jul 6, 2021
Happy birthday and thanks for being part of our community!
pmcnr Jul 6, 2021
Happy Birthday GOL!
eon2000 Jul 7, 2021
happy birthday from me eon... Liam & everyone.
peterp771 Jul 7, 2021
GOL has been one of my go-to sites for years. Happy birthday GOL!
BloodScourge Jul 7, 2021
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Happy Birthday! Thank you for your dedication
iiari Jul 9, 2021
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Hard to imagine what the Linux world would even look like without GOL. Happy birthday!!


Last edited by iiari on 9 July 2021 at 2:22 pm UTC
Eike Jul 9, 2021
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Quoting: scaine
Quoting: sigzPerfect time to take a look at the old news from 2010 :D https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2010/08/steam-not-coming-to-linux-valve

Well... that didn't age well!! Thankfully!

And nowadays we're talking about Steam VR not working perfectly on Linux... :-D
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