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Linux rarely support out of box new gadgets coming out since the "provider" company are not supporting Linux. But we have an incredible community that close that gap and makes Linux a so fasciniting OS.

Congratulation to all of the persons that are contributing directly or not on Linux and its "world".

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@Samsai always try watch the friday stream, im just a lurker as i have no twitch account but i do enjoy them very much :D

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Valve doesn't care about steam os. Can anyone tell me what they are doing for steam os? It still needs a lot of work

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Valve should have done this already. A year ago. Why didn't they? I know quite a few games which wiuld have profited by this.

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Quoting: coesetaSo far I stopped buying games from gog and won't buy any new ones until the galaxy client is out and on a level with the windows client.

Right on and spot on. This is the course of action me and my pals too now practice with this. Valve and Steam will benefit accordingly. GOG should put more effort on Galaxy for Linux already.

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Quoting: Beamboom... And SDL is...?

SDL stands for "[S]imple [D]irect Media [L]ayer".

Think of it as sort of like a cross-platform DirectX. DirectX is more than just 3D rendering, it includes DirectInput, DirectWrite, Direct3D, etc.

You don't have to use each piece of it all at once, you can use just the input section and use a completely different API for the 3D rendering.

So, it's essentially a simple way of adding cross-platform rendering, input, etc into your project. Another option similar to SDL is GLFW.

Hope that helps :)

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I hope it is enough to only update gamecontrollerdb.txt. Then a recompile is not needed.


Anyway, great news!!

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Quoting: FrankyFire2. Deleting at the end (like a stack)
3. (And most common) by timetable, where the last use of the address is stored in an extra set of bits. If the cache is full, the oldest address will be removed. Or if a predefined time of last use has been expired.

I almost always use a combination of 2 and 3. I usually have a separate list that references the files and stores the epoch time of the last access to it. If a cache file is either added or "touched" I move it to the top of the list. This way there's no need to recurse each file and check for oldest dates. I get it all immediately from a fairly small file. The files at the very bottom of the list will be the least recently used and the ones at the top will be the most recently used. So if the cache is full I just start deleting off the bottom of the list. I can also check the timestamp and if the last access has exceeded a period of time I can just nuke it.

Are you aware of any instance where the random method would be the ideal for deleting cached files? I'm trying to think of something but am drawing a blank.

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Quoting: GuestI doubt I'll be using Galaxy once it comes for Linux...
Still good if it arrives, for those who think they die without it

I surely won't be using any closed client. When community will make an open one, or GOG will open source it, I could use it.

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Quoting: KuJohttps://www.gog.com/wishlist/galaxy/release_the_gog_galaxy_client_for_linux

The wish for a linux-client is one of the most voted wishes, but there is happening ... nothing!

These are a more important entries IMHO:

* https://www.gog.com/wishlist/galaxy/open_source_the_galaxy_client
* https://www.gog.com/wishlist/galaxy/publish_galaxy_protocol_specification

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... And SDL is...?

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I appreciate it as well. That's actually a topic we're discussing in my lectures, because it's quite tough to find a fast and easy (regarding the gate expense) way of realising the cleaning of a cache. Our mentor said, that usually use 3 different ways of doing that:
1. Random
2. Deleting at the end (like a stack)
3. (And most common) by timetable, where the last use of the address is stored in an extra set of bits. If the cache is full, the oldest address will be removed. Or if a predefined time of last use has been expired.

As you may see, this is a really interesting topic for some. Especially because Linux users are usually power users as well. If you are not interested, you don't need to read that. Only thing I could criticise is the lack of an explanation. But as this is a hobby project (afaik), I don't bother.

Thanks to Liam for that article, made me sign up to GOL ;)

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Well thats good I guess. We need rumble support in steam os games. Please Valve

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Quoting: Eike

Quoting: Quenestil

This image is stupid.

That's the point!

And I agree with you, this just be fun, not a fight! :)

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Quoting: ajgpOh same I have Gwent going in WINE; had an issue with Galaxy when it updated to 1.2.6 but since resolved. Enjoying playing but would vastly prefer it was native.

Me too, let's hope for after the native "Witcher 3"

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Sweet baby Jesus in strawberry jam! We get a guitar as a weapon!?

My mind reels at the thought of what other Μotörhead songs this game will pay homage to ,,, March or Die? You Better Run? Devils? Born to Raise Hell? or ... Deaf Forever:

Quoting: Deaf Forever"March or croak, flame and smoke, burn forever in eternal pain
Charge and fall, bugle call, bone splinter in the driving rain
Horses scream, Viking dream, drowned heroes in a lake of blood
Armored fist, severed wrist, broken spears in a sea of mud

Sword and shield, bone and steel, rictus grin
Deaf forever to the battles din"

Oooo chills.

In my heart I bought this expansion when it was announced way back when.

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Quoting: razing32... so what if we don't have the Galaxy client yet ?

From practical point Galaxy is nearly useless. I know for sure, while we are hurt by the absence of Galaxy, some Windows-using guys on GOG forums are sad to have Galaxy. ^.^

But that's not the main issue. GOG agressively advertizes Galaxy and sometimes is even giving games for free to those who use Galaxy (as part of their advertizing campaign). So by not providing Galaxy to Linux they are actually exhibiting disrespect to Linux users. In fact, GOG's Linux adoption has not progressed much from initial launch.

Having said that, I must admit, I still will use GOG as almost exclusive store for my gaming needs. Sorry, but being DRM-free is the top priority for me, even slightly superior than having a Linux version (I can buy a Windows-only game provided it satisfies a lot of criteria, but will never purchise DRM-ed game, including Steam) and among DRM-free stores GOG is the only to have regional pricing (actually making games 4 times cheaper in my currency than on any other store besides Steam, up to the point that a 80% discount on Humble Bundle equals to full price on GOG).

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Quoting: Eike

Quoting: razing32Bioshock infinite ? :(
I never got a chance to play that.
Guess will have to skip that part of the stream to avoid spoilers.
Too bad Metro did not work.

Yes, play it on your own without watching videos/streams in advance!
Still have to play Burial at Sea, this reminds me...

I already had the ending kinda spoiled by an Extra Creditz episode , but want to see the build up to that point.

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Quoting: razing32Bioshock infinite ? :(
I never got a chance to play that.
Guess will have to skip that part of the stream to avoid spoilers.
Too bad Metro did not work.

Yes, play it on your own without watching videos/streams in advance!
Still have to play Burial at Sea, this reminds me...

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Honestly , I may get flack for this , but .... so what if we don't have the Galaxy client yet ?
Wasn't GOG's whole point classic and DRM free games ?
I know since they are adding more newer titles they are an alternative to Steam , but I don't really care about the Galaxy client when using gog. Maybe I am in the minority.

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Quoting: Snowdrake

Quoting: heidi.wengerThis and OpenLara are great, didn't know of neither before

You should take a look at this wikipedia page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_game_engine_recreations
There's a ton of project going on !

GOTHIC :D

Thank you.
sudo THANK YOU !!!

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Quoting: UltraViolet

Quoting: robvv

Quoting: UltraVioletdoesn't seem to be a option to use a controller rather than the keyboard in the options menu [i might of been missing something] so i couldn't play it to its fullest

I started the game with my Steam Controller switched on and the game seemed to work just fine using it, despite there being no obvious option to select a controller.

no luck for me with a xbox 360 controller plugged in.

how much are steam controllers?

I payed like 46-47 euros for mine on a Steam sale if i recall. Don't remember if i payed shipping also or how much it was.

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Quoting: Cecco_d_Ascoli

Quoting: ajgpI would like to see Gwent come to Linux (after all Gwent is a Unity game), but that wouold seem to require Galaxy at the minute.

Got Gwent via Galaxy running under wine 2.5 staging a few days ago and have played a few dozen of casual matches since.

Please note: Installed BEFORE yesterday's major update of Galaxy.

Posted my results HERE on Winehq

Oh same I have Gwent going in WINE; had an issue with Galaxy when it updated to 1.2.6 but since resolved. Enjoying playing but would vastly prefer it was native.

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Bioshock infinite ? :(
I never got a chance to play that.
Guess will have to skip that part of the stream to avoid spoilers.
Too bad Metro did not work.

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Quoting: operaNot sure if GOL really needs to cover that kind of low level implementation details of graphics drivers.
I agree that the scope of driver functions is very interesting but the actual size of particular driver cache is a little too deep from my point of view.

We have covered stuff like this plenty of times in the past and you're the first to make a complaint about it. Usually, people appreciate it.

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Quoting: throghAnd GOG shows clearly that it won't stay optional as there are so-called wishes ignored from the community. A client for DRM-free downloads? People should better learn having their installations managed and it is easy under Linux, because there is no registry or component written if the user is following the normal concept of the HOME-folder. Simple unpack the downloaded data and overwrite the own, local folder. There is nothing more to do! I don't trust any client and I don't want a client having my local system managed. So GOG can keep this for their own! :)

Believing some nice lies from marketing? Better not. :D
By the way: They clearly have not much interest within Linux as they are treating customers and users of this system as second-class. The games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light are not available until today for Linux (source for example. The thing is: They don't communicate with the users, even when writing a question to the support. It's always the same! And the client for MAC-OS was fast delivered after WINDOWS. But LINUX? Nothing seen for years now. And I should trust this platform? Good joke. They'll get money when having a DRM-free download / release for Linux, perhaps a classic or interesting game? But when this is not possible any longer, goodbye GOG.

Gog galaxy is an optional client, the only reason or atleast the most common reason to by game from gog is just because they are DRM-free. If gog changed that or made the client a must have to buy there games, Well there is already steam with toons of more games. There thing on the gaming store Market is being DRM free.

Stop buying games because gog doesnt have a Linux client, will probably only make them consider that Linux isnt worth supporting cause if the low sells.

Lacking of Linux titlen could be that gog dont want to support Linux, I doubt that cause of other titels and the upcoming gog galaxy. Its probably because of some horrible ports like the Metro games, or saints rows or dying lights.
Happy customers will comeback.

Another reason could also be the devs or publisher dont want to release the Linux version, the resoning behinde that is something I cant answer.

There could also be other reason but I doubt gog doesnt want to support Linux is the reason. We should be happy there is a store that want to push DRM free games and movies. And are trying to be an alternativ to steam, competition is healthy for steam, gog and stores like them.

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Would this mean that we could finally use Steam Controller wirelessly on the desktop, sans Steam or SC Controller?

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The problem for me is not the galaxy client, it's all the game that use to have linux support and got dropped by gog and still have it on steam... Plus all the new ones...

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Quoting: GuestIf someone got access to your account [...]

You're running in a circle with your arguments and constructing scenarios again. The account holder is responsible for the security of their account. There are easy ways to keep your phone safe, like having the Steam app installed on a second old phone you keep at home only, and/or use landline numbers.

Quoting: GuestYou assume that everyone that plays Dota 2 has a phone[...]

Security and comfort always contradict each other.

Quoting: GuestThe trend is a negative one.[...]

Yes, but nothing concering. 7.00 hasn't killed this game, so this tiny little and imo overdue change won't either. CS:GO added the same phone number requirement ages ago.


Rest is offtopic.

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Quoting: Eike

Quoting: chui2ch

Quoting: 0aTT

Quoting: chui2chThis makes me think it is Dawn of War III.
Found it:
https://steamdb.info/app/285190/depots/

Thank you. Whether the teaser belongs to DoW or not, DoW comes with high probability for Linux.

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