[GRLUG] Linux lanparty

[Clay Ashby]

If GoG.com has UT it's probably dirt cheap, but I haven't checked yet, and
I can't check from where I am.

On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Michael Mol <mikemol at gmail.com> wrote:

> If it happens at Casey's place[1], there wouldn't be a lack of network
> ports. And I can bring my 24-port gigabit switch from home, so,
> really, no trouble either way.
>
> [1] no guarantee; haven't verified, yada yada. Should be trivial to
> come up with another location if necessary.
>
> Bigger sticking point would be game licenses for commercial games.
> And, IIRC, Steam breaks down in lanparty scenarios. Also, peoples'
> gaming boxes probably don't run Linux. There's going to be a lot of
> learning, troubleshooting and experimenting going on. :)
>
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 3:25 PM, Joseph VanDerStelt
> <joseph.vanderstelt at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I love this idea. I live in Muskegon, work most nights. But if this went
> > down on a Saturday night any where between me and GR I would make an
> effort
> > to show up. Sadly, I only have a 4 port switch to contribute with... but
> I
> > would bring snacks and stuff to share. =)
> >
> >
> > On 12-02-10 03:13 PM, Topher wrote:
> >>
> >> On Fri, 10 Feb 2012, Clay Ashby wrote:
> >>
> >>> I would absolutely make an effort to show up. Let's brainstorm on
> >>> possible
> >>> games...
> >>
> >>
> >> Unreal Tournament of course.
> >>
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 2:57 PM, Brandon White <rbwhite18 at gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>      Genius!
> >>>
> >>>      On Feb 10, 2012 2:49 PM, "Michael Mol" <mikemol at gmail.com>
> >>>      wrote:
> >>>            Had an idea a few moments ago. Would folks be
> >>>            interested in trying a
> >>>            Linux LAN party? Emphasis would be gaming on Linux,
> >>>            be it via
> >>>            Linux-native apps or WINE.
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