Installing EVE on Linux: Difference between revisions

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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]]

There are many ''flavors'' (types) of Linux out there, most of which are completely free ~~and other which are very cheap~~

There are many ''flavors'' (types) of Linux out there, most of which are completely free.

~~(especially when compared to the $100+ for a single copy of Windoze)~~.

'''Some Flavors'''

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*[http://www.opensuse.org/en/ ''openSUSE'']

*[http://www.ubuntu.com/ ''Ubuntu'']

~~=== Why should I care?! ===~~

[[Image:Final.png|thumb|right|500px|Can your Windows do this?]]

[[Image:Final.png|thumb|~~left~~|500px|Can your Windows do this?]]~~ ~~

~~Let's be frank.~~

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.

~~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.~~

~~<strike>''"All of the piracy, none of the scurvy . . ."''</strike>~~

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.

~~The bang-for-your-buck value here simply cannot be matched. ~~

~~Have an older computer lying about doing nothing? Turn it into a Linux box; you'll be surprised with the performance it will be able to attain with a proper installation.~~

~~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.~~

~~ ~~

~~==== Examples of Windows/Linux software counterparts ====~~

*'''Photoshop''' (Cost: $192-$1000+)

**- ''On Linux:'' '''GIMP''' ($0)

*'''Microsoft Office''' (Cost: $120-$210+)

**- ''On Linux:'' '''OpenOffice.org''' ($0)

*'''Microsoft Internet Exploder''' (Cost: Your computer's well-being)

**- ''On Linux:'' '''Firefox''' ($0)

~~There are many other reasons you should look into using Linux.~~

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.

~~Silly newbs. ~~

~~So come, impress your friends and join the PC Master Race: game on Linux!~~

= Prerequisites =

*Patience

*A computer with the hardware to successfully run EVE

*A working installation of your flavor of choice

*A computer with the [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/System_Requirements minimum hardware requirements] to successfully run EVE

**Research your hardware; make sure that Linux drivers are available for your setup

***One way of doing this is by installing Ubuntu onto a USB drive and "test-driving" Ubuntu through it

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.

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 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]]
-There are many ''flavors'' (types) of Linux out there, most of which are completely free and other which are very cheap
+There are many ''flavors'' (types) of Linux out there, most of which are completely free.
-(especially when compared to the $100+ for a single copy of Windoze).
 '''Some Flavors'''
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 *[http://www.opensuse.org/en/ ''openSUSE'']
 *[http://www.ubuntu.com/ ''Ubuntu'']
+<BR><BR>
-=== Why should I care?!  ===
+[[Image:Final.png|thumb|right|500px|Can your Windows do this?]]
-[[Image:Final.png|thumb|left|500px|Can your Windows do this?]]<br>
-Let's be frank.
-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.
-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.
-<strike>''"All of the piracy, none of the scurvy . . ."''</strike>
-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.
-The bang-for-your-buck value here simply cannot be matched. <br>
-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.
-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.
-<br>
-<br>
-<br>
-==== Examples of Windows/Linux software counterparts  ====
-*'''Photoshop''' (Cost: $192-$1000+)
-**- ''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.
-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>
-<span style="color:#1E90FF">Silly newbs.</span> <br>
-So come, impress your friends and join the PC Master Race: game on Linux!
 = Prerequisites  =
 *Patience
-*A computer with the hardware to successfully run EVE
+*A working installation of your flavor of choice
+*A computer with the [http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/System_Requirements minimum hardware requirements] to successfully run EVE
+**Research your hardware; make sure that Linux drivers are available for your setup
+***One way of doing this is by installing Ubuntu onto a USB drive and "test-driving" Ubuntu through it
+<BR><BR>
 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.