Linux under UT99

[=(V)=Kevster]

Hi Guys

I've been curious for a while now to see how UT99 runs under Linux. So I installed Linux Mint on my game box. Then I grabbed the Linux version of UT99 from Old Unreal. It took a while to configure because Linux puts things in places you'd never think. Anyway, with some help using AI, I was able to get it all up and running. I've been playing on our sniper server today. The default drivers that UT99 for Linux installs are three different versions of OpenGL. So far, I can't get any better than 1024x768, which is not as high a resolution as I was running under Windows. So I'm working to install or point UT99 to a different driver so I can run a much higher resolution.

There's an install script that you can grab from Old Unreal. Once you run it, it pulls all of the Linux-based files from their site and installs patch 469e as well. At the end of the install, it will also ask if you want a shortcut to UT99 on your desktop.

WHAT YOU CAN DO UNDER UT99 IN LINUX:

You can use your user.ini and unrealtournament.ini if you want to.
You can use custom skins. You just need to copy your skin files from your Windows machine, onto a USB stick and drop them into the appropriate folders under Linux. You can also use custom sounds from themes of your choice. Once again, just copy and drop the .uax and .u files into the appropriate folder in Linux.

WHAT YOU CAN'T DO:

There's some debate about using unreal.ed (the map editor) under UT99 for Linux. From what I gathered, it basically does not work.

All in all though, UT99 runs very well under Linux. If anyone else is interested in trying it, give me a shout.

[=(V)=Kevster]

While initially at 1024x768 resolution, UT ran quite well under Linux. Anything higher than 1024x768 though, doesn't work well with the OpenGL drivers. I had tried to get the Vulkan driver, which is supposed to be very good under Linux. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it or even by manually linking to it in my ini file. So, I abandoned UT under Linux and have since redone my gaming box for Windows 11 Pro. Such a shame. Linux is so stable - much more than Windows, but without the proper driver support for UT99, it's worthless. If support for other drivers becomes available, I may revisit UT under Linux.

[=(V)=BloodyRabbit]

I tried getting it installed on my Amazon fire tablet. It was so close couldn't get it to run. Wouldn't boot =(

That's cool you got it to work though on your pc!

[=(V)=RocketJedi]

While initially at 1024x768 resolution, UT ran quite well under Linux. Anything higher than 1024x768 though, doesn't work well with the OpenGL drivers. I had tried to get the Vulkan driver, which is supposed to be very good under Linux. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it or even by manually linking to it in my ini file. So, I abandoned UT under Linux and have since redone my gaming box for Windows 11 Pro. Such a shame. Linux is so stable - much more than Windows, but without the proper driver support for UT99, it's worthless. If support for other drivers becomes available, I may revisit UT under Linux.

This is why I dispise Linux such a pain tto do anything.. I have never run into stability issues with windows 11

[=(V)=BloodyRabbit]

While initially at 1024x768 resolution, UT ran quite well under Linux. Anything higher than 1024x768 though, doesn't work well with the OpenGL drivers. I had tried to get the Vulkan driver, which is supposed to be very good under Linux. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it or even by manually linking to it in my ini file. So, I abandoned UT under Linux and have since redone my gaming box for Windows 11 Pro. Such a shame. Linux is so stable - much more than Windows, but without the proper driver support for UT99, it's worthless. If support for other drivers becomes available, I may revisit UT under Linux.

This is why I dispise Linux such a pain tto do anything.. I have never run into stability issues with windows 11

I wonder if a paid Linux would be better...

[=(V)=RocketJedi]

While initially at 1024x768 resolution, UT ran quite well under Linux. Anything higher than 1024x768 though, doesn't work well with the OpenGL drivers. I had tried to get the Vulkan driver, which is supposed to be very good under Linux. Unfortunately, I couldn't find it or even by manually linking to it in my ini file. So, I abandoned UT under Linux and have since redone my gaming box for Windows 11 Pro. Such a shame. Linux is so stable - much more than Windows, but without the proper driver support for UT99, it's worthless. If support for other drivers becomes available, I may revisit UT under Linux.

This is why I dispise Linux such a pain tto do anything.. I have never run into stability issues with windows 11

I wonder if a paid Linux would be better...

nah same shit total ass pain. To me using linux is going back to rudimetary times. Sure they can make it look pretty, but if you need anything advanced you need to command line it to work. Linux should stick to server side only imo. I mean when you're poor its a great alternative especially when you cant afford newer systems with TPM for windows

[=(V)=BloodyRabbit]

Ewwww @ "forced" TPM

[=(V)=Kevster]

I did like Linux Mint, but as far as video drivers for UT? Forget it. I was only offered one driver, and that particular driver only ran good at 1026x768. Anything higher would cause video jitters. With the Windows version of UT, I run a significantly higher resolution. I can say this though, Linux is VERY stable, more so than Windows. If you're running regular stuff and not gaming, you can't beat it.

So, I had to go back to the Windows version of UT. I'm running Windows 11 Business. I upgraded from a builder's edition of Window 10 Pro. I had to make the necessary security changes to my motherboard in the BIOS. TPM, Secure boot, etc. to allow the upgrade to work. Pain in the ass but I got it installed and because it's within conformity, I can get Windows updates too.