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CNET: Linux heads to everyday use with games

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Stephen Shankland
Oct 13, 1999

“Computer gaming is making inroads into the Linux realm,
indicating the advances the operating system is making into
mainstream use.”

“… today, Penguin Computing, a maker of Linux computers, said
it will begin selling a game-oriented Linux machine October
18.”

“These moves indicate Linux’s gradual move from having a
stronghold as a server operating system to being utilized by
desktop users…’

“Creative Labs, the manufacturer of the Sound Blaster sound
card, hasn’t been noted for its support of Linux hardware, but
that’s beginning to change now…”

“Loki has been working to improve the foundations for gaming in
Linux. Yesterday, Loki released an open-source game installation
utility…”

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