Vince, you might install jake2 which is a java 3D game engine that will
run id Software's "Tumb Raiders" (eq Quake 2). I've tried it out and it
works great and is fast. It will require some knowldege to install and
configure. Here is the link to jake2:
http://www.bytonic.de/html/jake2.html
You will also need to have a decent graphics vedio card install in your
computer. Also, you will need to install the NVIDIA graphics driver to
your Linux system. It can be obtained at
http://www.nvidia.com/object/unix.html. I'm currently using
NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-7667-pkg1.run version of the driver, but I think
there is now a later version. To install the driver you will need to
shutdown your x-server. Then change to the directory that holds the
NVIDIA driver, and from a character based console window type something
like:
./NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-7667-pkg1.run
The script will begin, and you answer about two question, after which
the script will build the driver into the currently running kernel. You
will also need to edit your /etc/X11/xorg.conf file to change a couple
of settings. When done, reboot you system to load the new kernel with
built in NVIDIA driver, and to start your x-server. Then give the game
a try.
Regards,
LelandJ
Kevin Cully wrote:
> Synaptic might make for a great demo. Instructing them on how to get
> a new program or upgrade an old one.
>
> Other than that, show them Games. Games, games, games. It sells more
> new PCs than any other class of programs.
>
> Kevin Cully
> CULLY Technologies, LLC
>
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>
>
> Vince Teachout wrote:
>
>> After my orgy of downloading and test driving Live Eval CDs last
>> month, I was filled with evangelical zeal, and want to spread the
>> good news of Linux. With that in mind, I approached our local
>> library, and they are interested in having me do an "Introduction to
>> Linux" class (or classes).
>>
>> <Patient pause for gales of unbelieving laughter to die down>
>>
>> I know, I know - but that's the point. If *I* can do it, anyone can
>> do it!
>>
>> As part of the class, I want to show off a few things you can do in
>> Linux that you can't do (or are difficult to do) in Windows. The
>> audience will be people who have never seen Linux, and may not be so
>> well versed in Windows, either, so I'm looking for easy to do and
>> understand things with a big WOW factor. The more eye candy the better.
>>
>> So far I have:
>> Live Eval CD - show how you can boot into "any" computer, run what
>> you want without further setup, and reboot back into original OS
>>
>> Demo virtual desktops
>>
>> Demo KDE's Desktop wallpaper - specifically the part where you can
>> apply your own shading and effects to the wallpaper.
>>
>> Possibly demo booting off of a 1GB, 1/2 oz USB keychain flash drive.
>> (Is this possible in Windows? I *think* it's not, simply because of
>> the proprietary nature of Windows. If someone can confirm or correct
>> that, I'd appreciate it.)
>>
>> Possibly demo multiple users, if the crowd seems to be savvy enough
>> to "get it."
>>
>> Any others? Big on "WOW!" and big on ease? Thanks!
>>
>>
>>
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