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CNET Gamecenter.com: Linux QIII Test

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 3, 1999

“Who would have thought that Linux would become the OS of choice
for a Quake player? Days after releasing the Mac version of the
Quake III test demo, id Software has made the Linux version
available on its official Quake III Arena page. Additionally, the
software to run a Win32 server has also been released.”

“The release of the PC version of the test demo is imminent,
although no date has been announced. If you’re a frustrated PC
gamer who would like to play QIII Test this weekend, perhaps it’s
time to learn how to install Linux. CNET has an invaluable Linux
Topic Page that can guide newbies through the process.”

Who would have thought that the Linux killer app would be a
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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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