Ut 2003

[qalimas]

I know its an old game, bu I found it in an old stack and researched how to install it on Linux. I follow all the advice, but I have one problem, as soon as I type anything in the dialog (example, where to install the game to), the install button greys out... a screenshot link is provided below (yes, I realize this is the GNOME support area, but games are games, and KDE gaming area isn't as alive as this one).

Any help is much appreciated!

[Horndog]

Try installing it at: /usr/local/games/ut2003

[qalimas]

I can type in installation paths and all that, and after waiting 20 minutes the license agreement comes on and allows me to begin. Paths aren't the problem, I think the script is buggish. After it started installing, it asks for me to insert CD 1 after about a 10 minute freeze, and it hasn't moved since. I've been looking or other ways to install it, but I can't find any.

[Horndog]

After it started installing, it asks for me to insert CD 1 after about a 10 minute freeze,

There is a typo in the installer. when it asks for CD1 just put in CD2.

[qalimas]

Ok, I'll remember that, can you tell me why the installer freezes up for 20 minutes at a time though?

[qalimas]

Ok, I think I have an idea, is there a way to upgrade an installed demo to the full version?

[Horndog]

Ok, I think I have an idea, is there a way to upgrade an installed demo to the full version?

No. You need the retail version with the CD's and a valid CDkey found in the back of the ut2003 book.

[qalimas]

I have a retail version, handbook, CDs, box, everything. I bought it a few years back. What I guess I mean is, is there a way to copy all the files from CD to the demo install's folder then activate with my cdkey? Or a way to convert a full Windows install to a Linux one? I'll get it all worked out tomorrow I suppose, it might be a problem with Ubuntu specifically, maybe installing it on Fedora Core then moving it over might work.

Thanks for all your answers, really appreciate the help

[mrpixels0]

no, you have to uninstal the demo completly and install clean with a retail version of the software, then go to epics website and DL the last offical patch for the game.

then you should be good to go. that is what i had to do with UT2003 and 2004.

MP0

[threethirty]

If you really need a fix, you could install it via Cedega. I know its a cop out but I had to do it for Quake 3 (a lan was callin')