Re: Building a Linux-based Game Machine

It may be more fun, but 99% of the ROM images are bootleg.

You could try MineCraft it will run.

It is a modern game with guy 1980 graphics.

Geoff.

On Tue, Jun 13, 2017, 15:44 Amichai Rotman <amichai-ik1l9ssToec+JF/[email protected]> wrote:

> Thank you, Geoffery,
>
> Would it be better to make it a MAME Machine?
>
> Amichai
>
> 2017-06-13 15:25 GMT+03:00 Geoffrey Mendelson <[email protected]
> >:
>
>> Get an actual graphics card. Nvidia are the best. Make sure your power
>> supply can handle it.
>>
>> You probably will have to install Windows on it. There are not of games
>> that actually run on Linux.
>>
>> Tip. Go to the Micrsoft Windows download page on your phone. It will give
>> you a link to download an iso file. The link can be used anywhere and is
>> good for 24 hours.
>>
>> When you install windows, you will be asked for an activation code. Hit
>> enter with no code. You then have 30 days to delete windows or buy a code.
>> Buy a real code from a reputable vendor, not an oem code from eBay or an
>> online vendor.
>>
>> Geoff.
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 13, 2017, 14:44 Amichai Rotman <amichai-ik1l9ssToec+JF/[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey All,
>>>
>>> I'd like to build my own Linux-based Game Machine, for the kids.
>>>
>>> Their original request was a Console Machine (Sony PS4) but I thought
>>> I'd educate them with the Libre Software values...
>>>
>>> I didn't realize how hard it will be!
>>>
>>> They saved up their allowance and bought the following:
>>>
>>> Asus H10 Mini ATX Motherboard/
>>> Intel i5 CPU w/integrated GPU
>>> 2X8 GB DDR4 RAM
>>> 256GB SSD
>>> 2X SteamControllers
>>>
>>> My original idea was to install SteamOS on it. It wouldn't install - got
>>> a black screen after the first boot.
>>>
>>> I ended up installing regular Ubuntu 16.04 and Steam client.
>>>
>>> I am not a Gamer, so I find it hard to configure the Steam Controllers
>>> and finding games - and make them work.
>>>
>>> My kids are 11 and 12 years old, and don't have the skills necessary -
>>> yet...
>>>
>>> A friend from work told me to cut my losses and buy them the PS4 with a
>>> couple of controllers and thus get rid of the head ache...
>>>
>>> I am kinda tired of this - the whole thing started last September.
>>> Almost a year ago!
>>>
>>> I am writing to you with hope that one of you out there will be willing
>>> to come over and help me out with making it work.
>>>
>>> I live in Haifa.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts / pointers / ideas / constructive criticism will be
>>> appreciated.
>>>
>>> Amichai Rotman.
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> --
>>
>> From my tablet please pardon mistakes and lack of replies.
>> Geoffrey Mendelson
>> 4X1GM/N3OWJ
>> Jerusalem Israel
>>
>
> --

From my tablet please pardon mistakes and lack of replies.
Geoffrey Mendelson
4X1GM/N3OWJ
Jerusalem Israel

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