What Ubuntu/other Linux version for Alpha Centauri?

[Brinstar]

I want to set up a dual boot/Live-boot USB so I can play SMAC without having to mess around with too many things.

I won't be using it for anything else.

What version of Ubuntu should I use? Is there a more suitable Linux variant? Ideally, I would like to be able to install it with Wubi but I could use unetbootin to create a Live USB if needed, or even dual boot.

[oldrocker99]

It doesn't really matter all that much which distro or interface you use, unless you have a 386 or something.

I have SMAC running with Crossover Pro, but it does indeed work with wine; it's been working with wine since about 3 months after SMAC was released.

[Brinstar]

I'm talking about playing the Linux version, not the Windows one.

There are certain versions that would have the correct libs and required files for an old game like Alpha Centauri. I just don't know which.

[Sarys]

I'm talking about playing the Linux version, not the Windows one.

There are certain versions that would have the correct libs and required files for an old game like Alpha Centauri. I just don't know which.

Who was talking about Windows in this thread???? As much I know no one. So you can use any version of linux. Just remember to use wine.

[Brinstar]

Who was talking about Windows in this thread???? As much I know no one. So you can use any version of linux. Just remember to use wine.

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I have SMAC running with Crossover Pro, but it does indeed work with wine; it's been working with wine since about 3 months after SMAC was released.

I wasn't talking about Windows in my reply. I was talking about the Windows version.

And as I have said twice now, there are certain versions that are more suitable for playing old games like SMAC because they already have the required libs. How many more times do I need to repeat myself?

[Sarys]

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And as I have said twice now, there are certain versions that are more suitable for playing old games like SMAC because they already have the required libs. How many more times do I need to repeat myself?

So wait. Are you talking about the Linux OS version? Or the game itself?

[Brinstar]

So wait. Are you talking about the Linux OS version? Or the game itself?

I'll try to make it simpler:

Game I am trying to play:

Alpha Centauri Linux version

What I am trying to play it on:

Whatever version of Ubuntu is most suitable/already has the required sets of libs.

I was thinking maybe 7.04 as this is the earliest version that I found a wubi installer for. It's possible that no Ubuntu is suited though, in which case I will try any other distro that I can get to dual-boot.

[Sarys]

I'll try to make it simpler:

Game I am trying to play:

Alpha Centauri Linux version

What I am trying to play it on:

Whatever version of Ubuntu is most suitable/already has the required sets of libs.

I was thinking maybe 7.04 as this is the earliest version that I found a wubi installer for. It's possible that no Ubuntu is suited though, in which case I will try any other distro that I can get to dual-boot.

Oh. In that case I can't help. But where did you get Linux version of Apha Centauri? (I want it too xD)

[Brinstar]

Oh. In that case I can't help. But where did you get Linux version of Apha Centauri? (I want it too xD)

From Google

[mateo14]

I'll try to make it simpler:

Game I am trying to play:

Alpha Centauri Linux version

What I am trying to play it on:

Whatever version of Ubuntu is most suitable/already has the required sets of libs.

I was thinking maybe 7.04 as this is the earliest version that I found a wubi installer for. It's possible that no Ubuntu is suited though, in which case I will try any other distro that I can get to dual-boot.

http://liflg.org/?catid=7&gameid=90

http://liflg.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=949