PlayOnLinux

English scriptwriter documentation update

petch — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:21:00 +0100

Hi everybody,

The long awaited english scriptwriter documentation update is here!

It is finally the direct translation of the french documentation by SuperPlumus, so you can now check how to write scripts with the latest POL 4.x commands and style guidelines without learning french first [img]/images/smiles/sdz/clin.png[/img]

Feel free to report any mistakes you could find.

PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4.0.14 changelog

Tinou — Sat, 3 Dec 2011 16:04:00 +0100

Hi everybody

Sorry for being late, I don't have a lot of free time at the moment. Here's PlayOnLinux 4.0.14 changelog

Language files updated

Thank you to everybody for helping us to translate PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac
If you want to help us to translate the program, you can go to launchpad.

New features

- Wine version windows remade. It's a lot more adapted to small screens
- Ability to choose icon size in main windows
- Size and windows position is saved when PlayOnLinux/PlayOnMac is closed
- wine 0.9.x support (wineprefixcreate)
- New plugin : PlayOnLinux Vault. http://fr.congelli.eu/prog_info_polvault.html
- Added POL_Wine_X11Drv (Bug 543)

Bugs fixed

- Slow connexion on IPV6 machines ("PlayOnLinux's website isn't available"), increased timeout.
- Register link on login window goes to the good website (Linux or Mac)
- Default size of main window is changed, so that we can see the whole toolbar.
- Bug fixed in python detection
- Bug fixed into POL_Wine_wineboot
- Bug fixed into POL_Wine_OverrideDLL
- Bug fixed into POL_LoadVar_ProgramFiles
- Bug #429 fixed : Unable to use PlayOnLinux Offline
- Messenger is fixed
- Bug report is fixed
- Code is cleaned

- Click here to download PlayOnLinux 4.0.14
- Click here to download PlayOnLinux 4.0.14

PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4.0.13 are available!

Tinou — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:18:00 +0100

Hi everybody

PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4.0.13 are now available! For this version, the following new features have been added:

Language files updated

First of all, I want to give thanks the ones that helped us to translate the program. Indeed, PlayOnLinux supports the following languages: Russian, Slovak, Dutch, German, Polish, French, ...
If you want to help us to translate PlayOnLinux, you can go here:
launchpad.

A lot of bug fixed

- Bug 437 : Unable to set up a proxy
- Bug 449 : Missing word
- Bug fix in POL_GetSetupImage
- More details about "Binary not found"
- Problem fixed on bug report tool
- Problem fixed on "install method" window
- Bug fixed in plugin installation

Other change

- Disabled winemenubuilder
- Code cleaning

- Click here to download PlayOnLinux 4.0.13
- Click here to download PlayOnMac 4.0.13

New game available

Salvatos — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:41:00 +0100

Good evening,

For tonight we have a game for those who like to slash through orcs for hours on end, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine.

Join the Space Marines and use a special suit to crush the enemy invasion. Jump into a rich and intense sci-fi universe and become captain Titus, a Space Marine from the elite Ultramarines.

For more info, visit the forum HERE.

Also note that the following installers have been updated and are therefore fully compatible with v4:
- CivCity Rome
- CivCity Rome Patch 1.1
- Mass Effect 2
- Mass Effect 2 - Patch 1.02
- Portal 2
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
- The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Patch 1.35

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]
GNU_Raziel

A new game on PlayOnLinux

Salvatos — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:25:00 +0100

Good evening,

Tonight, a cult game among cult games, a cornerstone of the genre, following in the tracks of Monkey Island, here is The Next BIG Thing.

This is the latest game from the studio who brought us Runaway, a real gem filled with hilarious adventures. A gorgeous high-definition adventure overflowing with humor, pop culture references and crazy puzzles!

Many thanks to berillions for letting us know that this game works on PoL and testing it.

Note:
As this game has a native OSX version, it won't be supported on PlayOnMac.

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]
GNU_Raziel

News about the project

Salvatos — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 21:17:00 +0100

Good evening,

Today, a little game that deserves a lot of attention: LIMBO. A very mysterious game whose synopsis is only a few words long: Unsure about his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO...

Many thanks to wapophis for letting us know that this game was working well and testing it.

Also, note that the following installers have been updated and are therefore fully compatible with v4:
- 18 Wheels of Steel Haulin
- Age Of Empires II: The Age of Kings
- Alien Breed: Impact
- Alien Breed 2: Assault
- Alien Breed 3: Descent
- Assassin's Creed
- Assassin's Creed Patch 1.02
- Assassin's Creed 2
- Assassin's Creed 2 Patch 1.02
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Patch 1.03
- Baldur's Gate
- Baldur's Gate Patch 1.1.4315
- Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast
- Baldur's Gate: Tales of the Sword Coast Patch 1.3.5512
- Baldur's Gate II
- Baldur's Gate II Patch 2.5.23037
- Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal
- Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal Patch 2.5.26498
- Bit. Trip Runner
- Blur
- Borderlands
- Borderlands Patch 1.41
- Bulletstorm
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Cars 2
- Clive Barker's Jericho
- Command And Conquer: Red Alert 3
- Command And Conquer: Red Alert 3 Patch 1.12
- Command And Conquer: Red Alert 3 : Uprising
- Command And Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars (Kane Edition)
- Command And Conquer 3 Patch 1.09
- Command And Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
- Command And Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath Patch 1.02
- Counter-Strike: Source
- CreaVures
- Crysis 2
- Crysis 2 Patch 1.9 and HiRes Texture Pack
- Crysis 2 Multiplayer Demo
- Dark Messiah Of Might And Magic
- Dark Messiah Of Might And Magic Patch 1.02
- Dead Rising 2
- Dead Space
- Dead Space 2
- Desura
- Devil May Cry 4
- Fallout 3
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Sonic Fan Remix
- Steam

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]
GNU_Raziel

PlayOnMac 4.0 is released !

Python — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:33:00 +0100

Hi !

PlayOnMac 4.0 is now available !

We go straight from version 2.5 to version 4.0 because we have decided to combine PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac.

This new version brings many new features and fixes numerous bugs:
- Creation of shortcuts has been greatly simplified
- The manual installation has been revised and simplified
- Manual configuration has also been revised and simplified
- PlayOnMac will now checks if the script is signed by the team PlayOnLinux to improve software security
- PlayOnMac reacts to addresses PlayOnMac://
- PlayOnMac Messenger and PlayOnMac Online will get you help easily
- The interface has been improved, management of wine's versions also
- Many fixed bugs !

Support for Leopard has not been tested, please give us feedback!

As usual, if something goes wrong, we will be happy to help on the forums, the bug tracker or the IRC chat.

Get PlayOnMac 4

PlayOnLinux 4.0 is released !

Python — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:26:00 +0100

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Hey all,

PlayOnLinux 4.0 is now available !

For those who missed the beta version, here are the main features :

- The programs configuring tool is much more efficient, and with more settings
- The installation manual has been very simplified
- The IRC chat is back, less troublesome for those who don't want to use it
- Performance of debugging tools have been ameliored
- PlayOnLinux can open directly Executables
- 64-bit versions of wine are actually supported
- The code is much cleaner

We've made other changes, but it would be very long if I list them all :-) We invite you to discover this version yourself at [url=/fr/download.html]the download page[/url]

2 new games now available

Salvatos — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 19:37:00 +0100

Good evening,

For today, two new games: Runespell: Overture and The Last Remnant.

Runespell: Overture:
This is a role-playing game that combines poker mechanics with bonuses and a collection of cards. It is set in medieval Europe, with Scandinavian mythology and historical characters. The player controls Changeling, the son of a monster-god, and goes on a hunt for his enemy.

This game has a native OSX version, so it won't be available on PlayOnMac.

For more info, visit the forum HERE.

The Last Remnant:
Mitra, Yama, Quisiti, Sovani... Four species sharing a single world. It is a world filled with Remnants, mysterious artifacts inherited from a distant past. Who created the Remnants? When? And why? Those questions still have no answers, and the Remnants have become tools for the progress of civilization.

For more info, visit the forum HERE.

Note:
The following installers have been updated:
- Assassin's Creed
- Clive Barker's Jericho
- Devil May Cry 4

Also note that Ancients of Ooga, Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters, Football Manager 2011 and Really Big Sky are available in the Testing category for those who dare to try them.

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]
GNU_Raziel

PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4.0 beta 5

Python — Wed, 3 Aug 2011 23:27:00 +0100

Good evening!

PlayOnLinux 4.0 and PlayOnMac 4.0 beta 5 are finally available ! They fixed numerous bugs from beta 3 (beta 4 was released yesterday, but didn't deserve a news post)

As I am a bit lazy, I made four videos to show you some features of this version:

To begin: Steam Installation

Bug management

Desktop integration

Presentation of PlayOnLinux Online

Since I'm in a good mood, I made some pretty packages:
For Mac users: http://repository.playonlinux.com/PlayOnMac/PlayOnMac_4.0-beta5.dmg
For Linux users: http://repository.playonlinux.com/PlayOnLinux/PlayOnLinux_4.0-beta5.tar.gz
Enjoy :-)

Tinou

Installers Updated (Act XVII)

GNU_Raziel — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:31:00 +0100

Hi everyone,

The following installers have been updated:
- Fable : The Lost Chapters
- Grand Theft Auto IV
- Grand Theft Auto IV Patch 7
- Halo Combat Evolved
- Halo Combat Evolved Patch 1.08

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

Installers Updated (Act XVI)

GNU_Raziel — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:49:00 +0100

Hi everyone,

The following installers have been updated:
- Dead Space 2
- Dragon Age 2 Demo
- Fallout 3
- Fallout 3 Patch 1.07
- Fallout 3 - DLC

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

Installers Updated (Act XV)

GNU_Raziel — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:37:00 +0100

Hi everyone,

The following installers have been updated:
- 18 Wheels of Steel : Haulin
- Blur
- Bulletstorm
- Dead Rising 2

Note :
Please also note that Fable III and Super Street Fighter IV : Arcade Edition are now available in the Testing section.

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

News for World of Warcraft

Python — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:40:00 +0100

Hi,

I'm coming with good news for World of Warcarft's players :

Installers for World of Warcraft and World of Warcraft : Burning Crusade have been completely redone.

A new installer for World of Warcraft : The Wrath of the Lich King is now available.

Morever, Wow Cartographe is available for PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac.

Also note that the following installers have been updated:
The Witcher 2 : Assassins of Kings Patch 1.3
Command And Conquer 3 : Tiberium Wars (Kane Edition)
Command And Conquer 3 : Kane's Wrath
Command and Conquer 3 : Kane's Wrath. Patch 1.02
Command And Conquer 3 : Tiberium Wars (Kane Edition) Patch 1.09
Command And Conquer : Red Alert 3
Command And Conquer : Red Alert 3 : Uprising
Command And Conquer : Red Alert 3 Patch 1.12
Portal 2

Enjoy [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

SuperPlumus

PlayOnLinux 4.0 beta 3 / PlayOnMac 4.0 beta 3 are available

Tinou — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:54:00 +0100

This version fixes a bug with CD-ROM detection.

Moreover, this version includes some fixes (cleaner code, bufgixes).

For Linux users, the installation process is the same.
For Mac users, http://repository.playonlinux.com/PlayOnMac/PlayOnMac_4.0-beta3.dmg

PlayOnMac 4.0 beta 2 is available

Tinou — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:18:00 +0100

PlayOnMac 4.0 beta has been updated because of an important issue: PlayOnMac was unable to show text. Indeed, on my Mac, I have all the libraries needed by PlayOnMac, as a consequence, if one of them is missing, I can't see it because there is no problem on my computer.

Linux users are not concerned, but you can still update your version.

To download the fixed version, you can go here:

http://repository.playonlinux.com/PlayOnMac/PlayOnMac_4.0-beta2.dmg

Again, sorry. Hope it will work fine this time.

PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4.0 beta 1 are available

Tinou — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:13:00 +0100

EDIT : An important problem has been found in PlayOnMac. A patch is being sent. Sorry for the problem

Hi everybody

We are happy to tell you that PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4.0 are available

For those who have never heard about it, you can read this news. It explains most of the new features.

A lot of things have changed, for example:
- Configuration window is now finished
- The word "prefixes" is replaced by "virtual drive"
- Manual installation is really simplified (Install -> Install a non listed program). Moreover, it's now able to detect and read CD-ROMs
- A lot of functions were added for developers. We're going to rewrite the documentation
- Kernel panic problem on Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) is now solved
- PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac can send us a bug report when a problem is detected
- Tools -> Bug report has been added
- Integrity of downloaded files is now checked
- A lot of bugs are fixed

Other features are planned for the final release

Install PlayOnMac

You can download this version here : http://repository.playonlinux.com/PlayOnMac/PlayOnMac_4.0-beta1.dmg

Please keep in mind that it is still a beta version. You might encounter some problems. Don't hesitate to let us know in the forum and the bug tracker. You can also use the built-in bug reporter.

Thank you and enjoy [img]/images/smiles/sdz/smile.png[/img]

Support for Lion on PlayOnMac

Python — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 4:57:00 +0100

Hello everybody,

The 10.7 Version (Lion) of Mac OS is finally released today. The actual PlayOnMac (2.5) version can cause a Kernel Panic in certain cases.

We have managed to solve the problem, and the version 4.0 is fully compatible with Lion.

For those who want it, it is already possible to test on Linux and on Mac. You can drop a comment if you wish to receive by mail a link to test this version.

Installers Updated (Act XVI)

GNU_Raziel — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:31:00 +0100

Hi everyone,

The following installers have been updated:
- Far Cry 2
- Far Cry 2 Patch 1.03
- Mafia II
- Monkey Island 2 : LeChuck's Revenge Special Edition
- Prince of Persia : Sands of Time
- Prince of Persia : The Forgotten Sands
- Prince of Persia : The Two Thrones
- Prince of Persia : Warrior Within
- Prince of Persia 2008
- Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

8 new games available !

Python — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:58:00 +0100

Hi all,

Having worked hard for days, I am glad to announce that eight new games are now available!

Cars 2 :
This is the adaptation of the eponymous film. It allows you to play as one of the 20 characters Cars ,become a famous spy and use high-tech gadgets to fulfill your missions. Although the espionage theme is at the center of the adventure, the race is not abandoned as the objective is to participate in World Grand Prix and become the fastest car in the world.

More details at the forum HERE.

Lume :
There's a power outage at grandfather's house. Moreover, he's missing. Dive into the world of photorealistic Lume, solve intricate puzzles to help restoring the energy, and reveal a deep mystery behind the crash.

More details at the forum HERE.

Magicka :
In this game, you play a wizard in a fantasy world of Norse mythology. Your quest is to capture the evil wizard who has turned the world into turmoil.

More details at the forum HERE.

Metal Slug Collection :
Metal Slug Collection includes more than seven games in the world of Metal Slug PC, series of beat 'em all overexcited aesthetics-oriented cartoon and comic. From Metal Slug first name, to Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 6(long remained unpublished in Europe).

More details at the forum HERE.

Sanctum :
Sanctum is a tower defense in first person in a world of science fiction. The player has the role of Skye, an elite soldier sent to protect his hometown Elysion One, from hordes of mysterious alien creatures.

More details at the forum HERE.

Star-Twine :
This is a strategy game with a unique atmosphere, stunning visuals and almost infinite number of levels to play. Fight on sprawling levels in three dimensions where you, a small point of light, must construct facilities to extract energy from the son who form the world. The energy can be devoted to new structures, each with their own abilities.

More details at the forum HERE.

Super Meat Boy :
This game invites you to control a little meat boy. This title is a game platform in which the protagonist must avoid various traps food such as a circular saw that would reduce him to state of steak.

More details at the forum HERE.

The Witcher 2 : Assassins of Kings :
This is a role-playing game focused again at Geralt of Rivia, which will deal with conspiracies to remove all the crowned heads. Progress in a dark world by customizing your character freely, influencing history through dialogue and by using combos.

More details at the forum HERE.

The game :
The 1.2 Patch :

Also, the following installers have been updated:
- Desura
- The Witcher
- The Witcher Patch 1.5

Enjoy [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

GNU_Raziel

Installers Updated (Act XIII)

Berillions — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:21:00 +0100

Hi everyone,

The following installers have been updated:
- Warcraft III
- Warcraft III : The Frozen Throne
- Warcraft III patch 1.26a
- Warcraft III : The Frozen Throne patch 1.26a
- Heroes of Might and Magic V : Tribes of the East

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/heureux.png[/img]

Some news about the website

Python — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:58:00 +0100

Hey all!

As you can see, we have completely redesigned the website for PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac.. Here are the new features:

- We have created a new logo, which will soon be the new icon for PlayOnMac/PlayOnLinux programs. The site design was completely redone in order to leave more room for content, and thus to make browsing more enjoyable.

- Since 2009, as you know, we have two projects to manage: PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac. So we decided to make shared forums, news and a bug tracker for both projects to halve our working time. (In addition, it saves us opening four pages to check 4 times the same thing [img]/images/smiles/sdz/langue.png[/img])

- We reorganized the forums. When doing manipulations, I've lost today's messages, I'm really sorry. PlayOnMac posts are copied into the correct sections.

- It is currently not possible to copy the news of the old PlayOnMac site to the new PlayOnLinux site, I'm thinking about a simple solution to this problem.

- The bug tracker has become much more visible and it is recommended that you use it to post your problems.

In addition, PlayOnLinux 4 and PlayOnMac 4 are coming very soon.
Good evening :-)

Some information about the ongoing development of PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4.0

Python — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:41:00 +0100

Hey everyone !

Today, I'm writing a little news to keep you informed of the development of PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac 4

Some screenshots to begin:

On Linux
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On Mac
[box title=PlayOnMac_4__1]/images/uploads/191.jpg[/box][box title=PlayOnMac_4__1]/images/uploads/192.jpg[/box][box title=PlayOnMac_4__1]/images/uploads/193.jpg[/box]

What's new ?

Since the release of PlayOnMac (2009), it feels like I'm coding each new feature twice. So, in this version, we have decided to combine PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac entirely, in order to halve our working time. Now PlayOnLinux and PlayOnMac will have the same code. That means that it will be the same program on the two OSes. Linux users will now benefit from the same features as Mac users do:

- Double clicking on an executable will launch a very simple installation wizard.
- Integration of a POL_WebSite API, which allows you to sign into your PlayOnLinux
account with a script.
- Debug function: when a program does not start, PlayOnLinux will allow you to send an automatically-generated report to the Bug Tracker.
- A cleaner and better interface. (It is not bash that runs independent python windows, but a python script that launches bash when needed. This helps to unify the PlayOnLinux windows in one application).
- Create a shortcut on your desktop for already installed applications.

But we have not forgotten the Mac OS that will take advantage of features available in Linux:

- The scripts' signature. For security reasons, checking that the PlayOnMac scripts (= Windows application installers) have been verified and validated by our team.
- The automatic extraction of icons after installation.
- The plugin and package support. Pol (We will probably create the .Pom, so everyone's happy)

That's not all. We have added many other features:

- The application configuration window is completely remade.
- Possibility to install PlayOnLinux functions (vcrun2008, flashplayer, ie6, ...) from the configuration window.
- Updating the list of applications will not open a window, but gets in the status bar.
- The availability of a new version will also be displayed in the status bar.
- During the manual installation of a program, there will now be an MD5, allowing PlayOnLinux/PlayOnMac to identify if there is a script for this program.
- Many functions for scripters.
- New icons, windows, more aesthetic and less resource-intensive.
- The word prefix is replaced with "virtual disk".
- A very big clean-up. (PlayOnLinux v2 no longer supported, as well as many other functions not used).
- Fixed a major bug, quite annoying in PoL v3: when you click "Cancel", the current script will be killed. It will stop in any case.

Other functions are provided:

- A new manual installation wizard redesigned, with automatic creation of a script if the installation was successful.
- Possibility to connect to your PlayOnLinux account to test your scripts or to send us a note.
- Possibility to connect to your account to request the compilation of a Wine binary with a patch.
- Downloads Control.
- If other ideas come from me/you in mind

For our curious friends

POL_LoadVar_device will give you two variables in the Device ID and Vendor ID of the graphics card. (Runs on Mac and Linux). Useful in Wine.
POL_SetupWindow_prefix_selector will provide you with a list of icons, and a checkbox at the bottom to choose to display the prefix instead. The window will return a prefix to the final. (Useful for exemplr patches)
POL_WebSite_login is used to request logins to PlayOnLinux
POL_WebSite_check_login to check logins to PlayOnLinux
POL_WebSite_Init to log into accounts
POL_WebSite_Request can make a request to the site (send a bug, post a message on the forum, download a script, etc ...)
POL_WebSite_Close to log out
POL_WebSite_logout to delete PlayOnLinux logins (it will make another POL_WebSite_login, then request the user IDs to redo a query)
POL_MD5 et POL_MD5_file for calculating an MD5 sum (compatibility Mac and Linux)
POL_SetupWindow_textbox_multiline, displays a multi-line text box
POL_SetupWindow_show_exe displays all non-Wine executables in the Wine prefix
POL_SetupWindow_file displays a file

A test version is already available. For suggestions or opinions, please post a comment :-)

Wizard for creating scripts

Python — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:02:00 +0100

Hello everyone,

I'm writing a news today to tell you about the coming software wizard to make scripts/installers for PlayOnLinux/PlayOnMac.

It is : The Script Creator

The Script Creator allows you to create simple PlayOnLinux/PlayOnMac scripts for most applications/games without Bash knowledge.

The first beta version of Script Creator is now available, but only for GNU/Linux, and currently only in French.

Script Creator is coded in C++ with GTK+ and is licensed under the GNU/GPL v3.

Warning: This is a beta version, it may contain bugs, if you find one, you can report it with the Bug Tracker.

URL: http://files.playonlinux.com/Script_Creator4.0-beta1.pol

SuperPlumus

Synthesia comes on PlayOnLinux

Python — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:42:00 +0100

Hi all!

This is my first script featuring Synthesia, now available on PlayOnLinux !

It's a educational game that aims to teach you piano.
You can choose ANY midi file and Synthesia will play it for you in a virtual keyboard! You can either choose to play it yourself with computer keyboard or a MIDI keyboard. It also allows you to play at your own speed and change the instruments.

With 25 bucks more, you can buy the Learning Pack to have many other features!

If you've always wanted to learn piano in a new fun way, this software is for you.

Installers Updated (Act XII)

GNU_Raziel — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:59:00 +0100

Hi everyone,

The following installers have been updated:
- Devil May Cry 4
- FluidMark 1.3.1
- FurMark 1.9.1
- Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
- Mass Effect
- Mass Effect Patch 1.02
- Mass Effect 2
- Mass Effect 2 Patch 1.02

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

Good news for ATI/AMD card owners

Salvatos — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:17:00 +0100

Good afternoon,

According to TechEye.net, AMD just hired two developers that are known for their contributions to X and the graphic stack.

This hiring, it seems, is in fact the first step toward a strategic shift of the company, leading to real official support for its free drivers. Still according to this source, one of the reasons stated is that support for Linux is very complex in a binary form due to the fast evolutions and binary compatibility issues between kernel versions. To the contrary, free development means better collaboration with upstream developers and simplifies the job... When you look at the quality and performance of Nvidia drivers, this "justification" for the mediocrity of the current ATI/AMD drivers seems reason enough to laugh (or cry).

Apparently, for AMD, support for emerging platforms like Android and other technologies based on Linux finally turned out to be worth revealing a few of their cards' secrets.

To increase their Linux support, the company therefore picked two contributors from the community. Michel Dänzer and Chistrian König now join John Bridgman and Alex Deucher, the employees currently working on ATI/AMD graphic card drivers.

Bottom line is, we can reasonably expect an improvement of these cards' performance on Wine in the coming months [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]
GNU_Raziel

PlayOnLinux Installers Updated (Act XI)

GNU_Raziel — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:55:00 +0100

Hi everyone,

The following installers have been updated:
- Alien Breed : Impact
- Alien Breed 2 : Assault
- Alien Breed 3 : Descent
- Assassin's Creed
- Assassin's Creed Patch 1.02
- Assassin's Creed 2
- Assassin's Creed 2 Patch 1.01
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood Patch 1.03
- Sonic And SEGA All-Stars Racing

These installers will no longer work with PoL versions prior to 3.8.12.

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]

PlayOnLinux Installers Updated (Act X)

Salvatos — Sat, 9 Jul 2011 22:41:00 +0100

Good evening,

The following installers have been updated:
- Call of Duty : Black Ops
- Counter-Strike : Source
- Dark Messiah of Might and Magic
- Dark Messiah f Might and Magic Patch 1.02
- Dungeon Siege III
- Half-Life 2
- Half-Life 2 : Episode One
- Half-Life 2 : Episode Two
- Half-Life 2 : Lost Coast
- Portal
- Team Fortress 2

These installers will no longer work with PoL versions prior to 3.8.12.

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]
GNU_Raziel

More PlayOnLinux news

Salvatos — Sat, 9 Jul 2011 21:05:00 +0100

Lots of news for tonight. First, 4 news games and one patch are now officially supported:
- Legacy of Kain : Blood Omen
- Legacy of Kain : Blood Omen 2
- Legacy of Kain : Soul Reaver
- Legacy of Kain : Soul Reaver 2
- Legacy of Kain : Soul Reaver 2 Patch 1.02

This means the full legendary series of Legacy of Kain games is now available, pure bliss [img]/images/smiles/sdz/smile.png[/img]

Note: Videos don't work on Blood Omen and Soul Reaver, because of an old proprietary format.

The following installers have also been fixed and updated:
- Baldur's Gate
- Baldur's Gate Patch 1.1.4315
- Baldur's Gate : Tales of the Sword Coast
- Baldur's Gate : Tales of the Sword Coast Patch 1.3.5512
- Baldur's Gate II
- Baldur's Gate II Patch 2.5.23037
- Baldur's Gate II : Throne of Bhaal
- Baldur's Gate II : Throne of Bhaal Patch 2.5.26498
- Dragon Age : Origins
- Dragon Age : Awakening
- Dragon Age Patch 1.04
- Fable : The Lost Chapters
- Etherlord 2
- Etherlords 2 Patch 1.03
- Legacy of Kain : Defiance
- Steam

Have fun [img]/images/smiles/sdz/soleil.png[/img]
GNU_Raziel