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=== General ===
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For the Steam and Lutris setup shown on this page we assume Linux Mint 22.2, but every (?) distro will work. Everything might be a bit different in your specific setup, but the steps are always very similiar. In our experience the easiest is to play EVE Online on Steam. Lutris is a bit more work but doable. Multiboxing (running multiple clients) also works great.<br>


[[:Category:Guides|Guides]]
=== Steam ===


<br>  
* Install Steam through the software manager
** any distro can use this guide https://www.linuxnest.com/install-steam-on-any-linux-distro-the-complete-2025-guide/
* Open the steam app and Install EVE Online on Steam
* Right click EVE Online in steam and chose "Properties":
** in General copy the following launcher options: PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 LD_PRELOAD= %command%
** in Compatibility check "''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compability tool''" and chose "''Proton Experimental''"
* Launch EVE Online in steam which then starts the EVE launcher
* Open the settings of the launcher (gear icon top right):
** in EVE Launcher disable hardware acceleration
** in EVE Online we suggest you chose "''Download the full EVE game client''" <small>By default not all game files are downloaded and the client can download when it does not have the file/part.  The launcher can download all files and cache them, update when needed and removes parts when no longer needed. This behaviour can be changed in the launcher and we recommend to do so in order to prevent any lag due to loading.</small>
** in EVE Online select DirectX version "DirectX 11"


= Introduction  =
And you are all set. Easy, right?


With the exponential increase in computing and constant exposure to new software, chances are you've used, or at least heard of, Linux. [[Image:1.png|thumb|400px|The Ubuntu Terminal]]
By standard your settings will be in /home/$USER/.steam/steam/steamapps/compatadata/8500/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/CCP/EVE/c_ccp_eve_tq_tranquility/ and can manipulated the same as in windows if the ingame options are not enough or you want to copy settings.


There are many ''flavors'' (types) of Linux out there, most of which are completely free and other which are very cheap
Credit to cloroken who also made a very recent [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFVWKN2h2-Y&t=91s video guide]


(especially when compared to the $100+ for a single copy of Windoze).  
In case you are encountering any problems, first thing to try is switching your used proton build. You can try any version that comes with steam by selecting a different version in "''Force the use of a specific Steam Play compability tool''" in the properties, or you can switch eg. to the popular Proton-GE (Glorious Eggroll). In order to do so you can eg. install ProtonPlus via the software manager which lists many Proton projects in multiple versions. Downloading and installing them in ProtonPlus makes them available in Steam after a Steam restart.


'''Some Flavors'''
=== Lutris ===
[https://lutris.net/ Lutris] is a gaming platform for Linux. A setup with Lutris a bit more complex compared to steam but doable. It offers Wine builds that are pre-configured for specific games, and allows for a graphical installation of various games and applications. Those that are unable to roll their own wine prefix, or are weary on the process, may find this solution more viable.


*[http://www.centos.org/ ''CentOS'']
Download [https://launcher.ccpgames.com/eve-online/release/win32/x64/eve-online-1.9.4+Setup.exe eve-online-1.9.4+Setup.exe] - stable EVE online excutable
*[http://www.debian.org/ ''Debian'']
*[http://fedoraproject.org/ ''Fedora'']
*[http://www.gentoo.org/ ''Gentoo'']
*[http://www.knoppix.net/ ''Knoppix'']
*[http://www.kubuntu.org/ ''Kubuntu'']
*[http://www.linuxmint.com/ ''Linux Mint'']
*[http://www.opensuse.org/en/ ''openSUSE'']
*[http://www.ubuntu.com/ ''Ubuntu'']


=== Why should I care?!  ===
Download [https://launcher.ccpgames.com/eve-online/release/win32/x64/eve-online-1.9.4-full.nupkg eve-online-1.9.4-full.nupkg] - EVE Online NUPKG


[[Image:Final.png|thumb|left|500px|Can your Windows do this?]]<br>
One should always be careful with executables, make sure these links are (still) pointing to ccp games directly. Install Lutris via your package manager, and then ProtonPlus. Start Lutris briefly so ProtonPlus knows about it and then start ProtonPlus and chose Lutris in the top left corner. Chose Proton-GE-latest as version and download it. Now back to Lutris:


Let's be frank.
Add a new game with the + sign:


Microsoft Windows is a bloated pig that uses a sizable chunk of a computer's power just to run. This could directly take away from the performance of EVE or any other program (or programs) one may have running at a given time.
* add locally installed game
* General Info
** name the game EVE Online
** chose runner "Wine (Runs Windows games)
* Game options
** Game executeable: link the EVE Online executable we downloaded
** Wine prefix: /home/$USER/Games/eve-online (where $USER is your user)
* Runner options
** Wine version: Proton-GE-latest
** uncheck Enable Esync
** uncheck Enable Fsync
* System options
** add enviroment variable with KEY: LD_PRELOAD, no value
* SAVE


A very large amount of programs on ''Windows'' require one to pay for them, forcing students to either pay obscene amount of money or obtain them through covert means.  
Now start the newly created item in Lutris and it will start the launcher asking you where to install. CLOSE THAT INSTALLATION PROCESS. DO NOT PROCEED.  


<strike>''"All of the piracy, none of the scurvy . . ."''</strike>
Instead, after closing right click the EVE item in Lutris and chose configure.  


Most of the software available on Linux works just as well, if not better than their "Windoze" counterparts, but they're completely free and can be downloaded, updated, and installed anywhere one has an active internet connection.  
Set a new path for the executable in game options: /home/$USER/Games/eve-online/drive_c/users/$USER/AppData/local/eve-online/eve-online.exe  (where $USER is your user)


The bang-for-your-buck value here simply cannot be matched. <br>
Unpack the NUPKG into a folder. Create the folder /home/$USER/Documents/EveLauncher/ and copy the content of nupkg/lib/net45 to it. 


Have an older computer lying about doing nothing?&nbsp;Turn it into a Linux box; you'll be surprised with the performance it will be able to attain with a proper installation.  
Create the following bash script as /home/$USER/Documents/eve-prelaunch.sh <syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
#!/bin/bash
SOURCE="$HOME/Documents/EveLauncher"
TARGET="$HOME/Games/eve-online/drive_c/users/$USER/AppData/Local/eve-online"
GOODVER="app-1.9.4"
ls -d  $TARGET/app-* | xargs rm -rf
cp -R "$SOURCE" "$TARGET/$GOODVER"
cp "$SOURCE/eve-online_ExecutionStub.exe" "$TARGET/eve-online.exe"
</syntaxhighlight>This can be done by copying the above into any text editor and save as the filename given above. Make sure the target line in here actually points to your prefix location.  


I converted a 10-year old Gateway box into a file server for the house . . . for no additional cost. The amount of free (or very very inexpensive) open-source software available is stunning.
Right click the .sh file and in the properties chose


<br>
* permissions
** check run as executable


<br>
Back to Lutris. Right click and configure the EVE item. In system options turn on advaned mode. Scroll down to the prelaunch script and enter the /home/$USER/Documents/eve-prelaunch.sh we created. Enable wait for pre-launch script completion. Save.


<br>
Pheewww. Done!


==== Examples of Windows/Linux software counterparts  ====
You now be able to start the EVE launcher with the Lutris item created.


*'''Photoshop''' (Cost: $192-$1000+)
Open the settings of the launcher (gear icon top right):
**- ''On Linux:'' '''<span style="color: rgb(30, 144, 255);">GIMP</span>''' ($0)
*'''Microsoft Office''' (Cost: $120-$210+)
**- ''On Linux:'' '''<span style="color:#1E90FF">OpenOffice.org</span>''' ($0)
*'''Microsoft Internet Exploder''' (Cost: Your computer's well-being)  
**- ''On Linux:'' '''<span style="color:#1E90FF">Firefox</span>''' ($0) <br>


There are many other reasons you should look into using Linux.
* in EVE Launcher disable hardware acceleration
* in EVE Online I suggest you chose "Download the full EVE game client"
* in EVE Online select DirectX version "DirectX 11"


As a student, I find it invaluable on my laptop, especially when I can do my homework on free software while my classmates a few seats over complain about how expensive software X was this semester. <BR><BR>
Credit to cloroken who also made a very recent [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFVWKN2h2-Y&t=212s video guide]


<span style="color:#1E90FF">Silly newbs.</span> <br>
=== Discord Server: EVE on Linux ===
Join the growing community that plays on Linux. You can get eg. ditro-specific help there easily.


So come, impress your friends and join the PC Master Race: game on Linux!
https://discord.com/invite/eKMEVeC7SQ


= Prerequisites  =
=== EVE on Linux Resources ===


*Patience
* Manage GE Proton Version: <nowiki>https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt/</nowiki>
*A computer with the hardware to successfully run EVE
* Fix audio crackling/stuttering: <nowiki>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3214697797</nowiki>
* EVE Online Linux Forum: <nowiki>https://forums.eveonline.com/c/technology-research/linux/</nowiki>
* OBS Vk Capture Plugin: <nowiki>https://github.com/nowrep/obs-vkcapture</nowiki>
* pyfa works with .appimage: <nowiki>https://github.com/pyfa-org/Pyfa/releases</nowiki>
* Hotkey Daemon (for client switching purposes): <nowiki>https://github.com/baskerville/sxhkd</nowiki>


One may consider purchasing a new hard drive (a small 20GB one will do) so that a Linux install won't interfere with your Windows installation.  
=== Client slowing down / high CPU usage ===
Behavior like lagging is reported, a solution for this behavior is to disable '''Esync''' & '''Fsync'''. In the installation steps given above we already took care of that.


If that is not an option, one will have to '''<span style="color:#1E90FF">Dual-Boot</span>''' (installing two Operating Systems (OSs) on a single disk), choosing which one to use when the machine is powered on.
* Lutris: In the runner options disable '''Esync''' & '''Fsync'''
* Steam: Start the launcher with the launch options
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
PROTON_NO_ESYNC=1 PROTON_NO_FSYNC=1 LD_PRELOAD= %command%
</syntaxhighlight>


People unfamiliar with Linux are highly recommended to use '''[http://www.ubuntu.com/ Ubuntu] 10.04''', as in my experience it is the most user-friendly and easiest to get into.  
* Try switching the Proton build you are currently using
* As of now (09/2025) our recommendation is that you are using DirectX11. Its being emulated and this is just very stable by now, DirectX12 not so much. But both can work and results might differ, feel free to experiment.
:


<span style="color:#1E90FF">''Installing Linux is beyond the scope of the current article, but may be added later for completion. - Bl4cklisted''</span>
[[Category:Guides]]
 
[[Category:Applications]]
= <span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span> =
 
<span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span> is an incredibly useful tool that emulates a Windows environment within a Linux installation.
 
Basically, it lets one install and run applications designed for Windows (in this case, <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE</span>) in Linux.
 
For simplicity's sake, this walk-through will be done with Ubuntu.
 
== EVEin' in mah Linux  ==
 
Before we install <span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span>, open up your browser (if using Ubuntu, this will be <span style="color:#1E90FF">Firefox</span>) and go to this URL:
<pre>http://www.eveonline.com/download/?fallback=1&amp;</pre>
[[Image:Offline.png|650px|Offline.png]] <br>
 
to download the Windows offline version of <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE</span> while we configure <span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span> in the meantime.
 
<br>
 
Also, open up <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Ubuntu Software Center'''</span>. This is in the top-left of your screen under <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Applications'''</span>.
 
In the search box, type in <span style="color:#1E90FF">"Restricted"</span> and install <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Ubuntu Restricted Extras'''</span>. You may need to put in your password.
 
[[Image:Restricted.png|650px|Restricted.png]] <br>
 
<br>
 
== Installing and configuring <span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span>==
 
If this is your first task in your Linux installation, you will need to set up a <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''root'''</span> user (Linux-speak for ''Administrator''). Open a <span style="color:#1E90FF">Terminal</span> window (Default <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''CTRL+ALT+T'''</span> in Ubuntu 10.04) and type:
<pre>sudo passwd root</pre>
Hitting [Enter], it will ask you for your current user's password, and then for the password you'd like <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''root'''</span> to have:<br>
 
[[Image:Susetup.png]]<br>
 
'''Note: As you're typing in the passwords, the <span style="color:#1E90FF">passwords will NOT show up</span>. This is normal.'''
 
<br>
 
=== Adding/Updating Repositories  ===
 
Next, we'll need to update the <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''repositories'''</span>, which is a fancy name for the place in which Ubuntu downloads its software.
 
Updating these ensures that you get the most current software when you're ready to download. So first we'll add the Wine's repository:
<pre>sudo add-apt-repository ppa:ubuntu-wine/ppa</pre>
[[Image:Addingrep.png|450px|Addingrep.png]] <br>and then update all <span style="color:#1E90FF">repositories</span>:
<pre> sudo apt-get update</pre>
A lot of text will scroll up; you'll know when its done when the terminal allows you to type in commands again.<br>
 
[[Image:Repupdate.png|500px|Repupdate.png]]
 
<br>
 
=== Updating current software and drivers  ===
 
<br> Now that the repositories are updated, we'll need to update this software that is currently installed on the system. This step is essential:
<pre> sudo apt-get upgrade</pre>
This step may take significantly longer than the previous. This is similar to Windows Update as it <span style="color:#1E90FF">may</span> require a restart after its complete. <br>
 
<br>
 
=== Installing Wine 1.2.x  ===
 
Once the update completes, we can then download '''<span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span>'''. The most current stable version at the time of this writing is 1.2, so you'd type:
<pre> sudo apt-get install wine1.2</pre>
and hit [Enter]. This will download and install <span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span> in one easy step. <br>[[Image:Installwine.png|500px|Installwine.png]]<br>
 
=== Configuring Wine  ===
 
When it completes, type in:
<pre> winecfg</pre>
and press [Enter]. This will open up a configuration window for <span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span>.
 
Click the Graphics tab and select <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Emulate a virtual desktop'''</span><br> [[Image:Wine.png]] <br>
 
Also, set the desktop resolution to something <span style="color:#1E90FF">smaller than your current settings</span>. This can be readjusted later. <br><br>
 
=== Installing WineTricks  ===
 
Unfortunately for us, Wine doesn't come with the fonts than <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE</span> requires in order to run properly. For this, we need to download and install <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''WineTricks'''</span>:
<pre> sudo wget http://www.kegel.com/wine/winetricks</pre>
[[Image:Wget.png|500px|Wget.png]]<br>
 
==== Installing critical fonts  ====
 
After hitting [Enter] and waiting for the program to complete installing, type:
<pre> sh winetricks corefonts</pre>
This will <span style="color:#1E90FF">install the required fonts</span>. <br>
 
==== Installing C++ Filez  ====
 
Finally, the following will <span style="color:#1E90FF">install Visual C++ files</span> that the game will need later:
<pre>sh winetricks corefonts vcrun2005sp1</pre>
<br>
 
= Installing EVE  =
 
<br> If you followed this guide to the letter so far, the installer should be close to finishing now.<br> Once it has finished downloading, mouse to the top left of the screen and click <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Places'''</span>. Browse over to the folder you downloaded the installer to.<br> <span style="color:#1E90FF">Right-click the installer and click '''Open with </span><span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span>'''.
 
[[Image:Wine2.png|400px|Wine2.png]] [[Image:Wine3.png|400px|Wine3.png]]
 
[[Image:Wine4.png|400px|Wine4.png]] [[Image:Wine5.png|400px|Wine5.png]]
 
This will open the all-too-familiar Installation Wizard. <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Accept all defaults'''</span> ("Next", "I agree", "Install"). Once it completes, '''uncheck the "Run EVE Online" box before clicking Finish''':
 
<br> [[Image:Wine6.png]] <br>
 
== Modifying the Desktop Shortcut  ==
 
<span style="color:#1E90FF">Right-click</span> your new <span style="color:#1E90FF">desktop shortcut</span> and <span style="color:#1E90FF">click '''Properties'''</span>. Change the <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''''Command'''''</span> line to:
<pre>wine explorer /desktop=EVE1,1680x1050 "C:\Program Files\CCP\EVE\eve.exe"</pre>
<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Note!: Change the above resolution to YOUR COMPUTER'S resolution or you may run into issues later. The first number is the width; the second is height.'''</span><br> The <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''''Comment'''''</span> section can be changed or left blank:<br> [[Image:Shortcutmod.png|650px|Shortcutmod.png]]
 
<br>
Click <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Close'''</span> to save the changes.
== Dropkicking Audio Bugs  ==
 
Go to <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Applications &gt; Wine &gt; Browse C: Drive'''</span> <br> Browse to <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Program Files\CCP\EVE\res\audio'''</span> and <span style="color:#1E90FF">rename the '''Jukebox''' folder</span> to <span style="color:#1E90FF">anything</span> but "Jukebox". <br> [[Image:Jukebox.png|800px|Jukebox.png]]
 
= IT'S E-UNI TIME  =
 
[[Image:DOUBLECLICK.png]] <br> [[Image:Eveonwine.png]] <br> [[Image:Complete.png|thumb|left|950px|E-UNI IN MY LINUX]]
<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>
 
= Leaving Windows; Moving to Linux =
 
Fell in love with Linux? Bid adeiu to Windows and let's go through the movin' checklist!
 
== Importing/Exporting your <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Overview''' settings</span> ==
So the overview is your eyes in <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE</span>, but it can be a <span style="color:#1E90FF">time-consuming chore</span> to set it up. <BR><BR>
<span style="color:#1E90FF">No longer.</span> <BR><BR> Let's export your settings from your current installation of <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE</span> and import them into your new <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE</span>. It sounds easy because, oddly enough, it is.
<BR><BR>
Open up your <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE client</span>, undock, <span style="color:#1E90FF">click the little white triangle in your overview</span> and hit <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Export Overview Settings'''</span>.
<BR>[[Image:Exporting.png]]
<BR>This will open up a new window. Simply <span style="color:#1E90FF">select the saved presets</span> you'd like to export, give it a file name, and hit <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Export'''</span>.
<BR>[[Image:Exported.png]]<BR><BR>
<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Remember the file path!'''</span>
<BR>Depending on your Windows install, the default location will be:
*<span style="color:#1E90FF">''Windows XP or older:''</span>
**X:\Documents and Settings\<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''USERNAME'''</span>\My Documents\EVE\Overview\<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''FILENAME'''</span>.xml
*<span style="color:#1E90FF">''Windows Vista or 7:''</span>
**X:\Users\<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''USERNAME'''</span>\My Documents\EVE\Overview\<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''FILENAME'''</span>.xml
<BR>
Browse to this file, copy it, and <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''save it'''</span> onto your removable media of choice.
<BR><BR>
Now, <span style="color:#1E90FF">on your '''Linux machine'''</span>, go to <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Applications > Wine > Browse C: Drive'''</span>.
<BR>Click your way to "c:\users\<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''USERNAME'''</span>\My Documents\EVE" and . . .<BR><BR>
'''OH NOES! WE DON'T HAVE AN OVERVIEW FOLDER!'''<BR><BR> So let's create one by <span style="color:#1E90FF">right-clicking</span> the white-space and selecting <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Create Folder'''</span>. <BR>Name it <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Overview'''</span>.<BR>[[Image:CrFold.png|650px]]<BR><BR>
Insert and open your removable media device (should appear on the Desktop by default). Copy over your <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''FILENAME'''.xml</span> overview file to your newly created <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Overview'''</span> folder.<BR>[[Image:UIx.png|750px]]<BR><BR>
*Start <span style="color:#1E90FF">EVE</span>.
**Log in.
**<span style="color:#1E90FF">Undock</span>.
<BR><BR>
*<span style="color:#1E90FF">Click the small white triangle in your overview</span>.
**Click <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Import Overview Settings'''</span>.<BR>
<BR>If you completed the above steps correctly, your file should appear in the Import window that opens. <span style="color:#1E90FF">
*Select your file</span> and <span style="color:#1E90FF">place a checkmark beside each individual preset you'd like to '''keep'''</span>.
*Click <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Import'''</span>.<BR>[[Image:OverviewImport.png]]
<BR><BR>[[Image:Success.png]]<BR>
<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''SUCCESS!'''</span>
<BR><BR>
== <span style="color:#1E90FF">Teamspeak</span> ==
This could not be easier. Open up your terminal again (<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''CTRL+ALT+T'''</span> in Ubuntu 10.04) and type:
<pre>sudo apt-get install teamspeak-client</pre>
That's it. <BR><BR>After the command has finished doin' its thing, you can find <span style="color:#1E90FF">Teamspeak</span> in <span style="color:#1E90FF">'''Applications > Internet > Teamspeak'''</span>. <BR>
 
==== <span style="color:#8B0000">Alternative</span> ====
If you cannot get the Linux version to run properly, follow [http://www.teamspeak.com/?page=downloads&archive=1/ this link] and <span style="color:#1E90FF">download the '''Windows''' version</span>.<br>We'll be running it through <span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span>!<BR><BR>While it's downloading, open a Terminal (<span style="color:#1E90FF">'''CTRL+ALT+T'''</span> in Ubuntu 10.04) and enter:
<pre>sudo apt-get remove teamspeak-client</pre>to remove your broken Linux version.<BR><BR><span style="color:#1E90FF">Browse to the directory you downloaded '''Teamspeak''' into, and ''right-click'' '''Open with </span><span style="color:#8B0000">Wine</span>.''' <BR><span style="color:#1E90FF">Install using the '''default options'''</span>.
 
=== <span style="color:#1E90FF">Setting it up</span> ===
Regardless of which method you use to get on <span style="color:#1E90FF">Teamspeak</span>, check out [http://wiki.eveuniversity.org/Teamspeak#Initial_Configuration/ this guide] to review how to configure <span style="color:#1E90FF">TS2</span> for our <span style="color:#1E90FF">Teamspeak server</span>.
<BR><BR>[[Image:TS2Ub.png|thumb|600px|left|Teamspeak 2 On Ubuntu 10.04]]
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