jawtheshark's Journal: Desura

Hi jawtheshark,

Your request to join the Desura Linux Beta has just been accepted by Henley. To install Desura and start browsing, buying and playing native Linux games, follow the link below:

http://www.desura.com/install

We employ a "buy once play anywhere" policy, so any Windows games or Humble Indie Bundle games you have activated will show up when you login. If you are a developer or publisher you can add games, mods and addons you are developing. Looking forward to seeing your feedback and enjoy the beta, we've got plenty of updates coming!

Regards, The Desura Team

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Yay!

keep us updated

[stoolpigeon]

I figure you will, but thought I'd register my interest

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[jawtheshark]

Well, I got a 64-bit binary, I installed as root it under /opt/desura-beta (symbolic link to /opt/desura) and I run it under my normal user account. I manage to log in and find my registered games (I have all Humble Bundles). I don't manage to install them, but that is -as far as I can see- due to the fact that my firewall is a tad bit more strict than the usual home setup. From what I gather, they are running an ftp-server on a non-standard port and I'm not exactly certain how to run my ftp-proxy that w

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[jawtheshark]

Also, keep in mind that my Atom D525 with GMA 3150 isn't exactly going to cut it as a gaming machine.