Automatic Games Installer for JDS Linux

Ricardo Wagemaker writes "GccInstaller is a automatic games installation software created to facilitated the installation of games on JDS Linux. Although still in development, with GccInstaller it will be easier to install games than it is to play them. Every time GccInstaller is launched it will check for a update and show you what the current version is, as well as a list of games available to Gccinstaller. Just select install and it will download patches to a temp area and install them on your local system."

Okay...

[Anonymous Coward]

So once I'm done with my breezy-easy install of Frozen Bubble, maybe the devolopers can get on with it and START PUBLISHING SOME MORE GAMES FOR LINUX!?

Seriously, apart from the JDS buzzword this is something any of us could write in an afternoon.

hmmm

[advocate_one]

it appears to be an rpm wrapper... that requires java 1.5 of all things, and currently only works on the Java Desktop from Sun...

And there was me thinking it was going to download the source for the game and compile it using gcc... oh, "gcc" stands for Global Computer Corporation...

JDS? Why?

[mtrisk]

Why only Sun's Java Desktop System? JDS is a Linux distribution; what could be prohibiting them from expanding this to other distros?

Re:JDS? Why?

[gcclinux.com]

The reason it's running only in JDS Linux is because that is what I am using. I do not have a contract with Sun Microsystems nor any other agenda, I am simply a community supporter that would like to see more games on JDS Linux as it is my choice of a Distro. The problem is that all rpm games are packed and tested on JDS and not any other Distro hens my statement in providing it only on JDS Linux. If there are other community supporters that wish to pack and compile games for their own Distro I'll be happy

Global Computer Corporation?

[Otter]

"Global Computer Corporation" isn't much of a name to begin with, unless you're a James Bond villain or are making puppets for an anti-globalization riot. But "gcc"-branded sofware for Linux is a particularly bad idea if you're not making compiler-related products.

Then there's the first line on their web site:

We are a small company divided in multiple aims but yet at the same time we are aiming at one goal only...

Obligatory Simpsons Quote

[lachlan76]

CompuGlobalHyperMegaNet, Junior Vice-President Homer Simpson speaking, how may I direct your call?

Awww...it's Patty.

Re:Kind of like Emerge?

[dmatrix7]

or apt-get update ; apt-get install reallcoolgame

Re:Kind of like Emerge?

[harikiri]

The type of users that the the Linux desktop is aimed at (these days) don't want to have to know about the command line. A frontend is required.

Re:Kind of like Emerge?

[Mornelithe]

I can't think of any major package systems without a front-end. I've even seen a front-end for Slackware installation.

IzPack

[BortQ]

IzPack [izforge.com] is a GPL java-based installer system that exists in a stable and feature-rich state for your use today. I use it as my installer system, and it works great. It is still under active development (judging by the dev mailing list traffic), with new features being worked on.

Anyway check out IzPack if you need a good cross-platform installer.

or how about this

[77Punker]

apt-get install (gameofyourchoice) instead

Re:or how about this

[Anonymous Coward]

apt-get install doom3

It didn't work, am I typing it right?

BitRock

[Anonymous Coward]

Better looking game installer ;) and free (as in beer) for open source

Bitrock [happypenguin.org]

Seems like there's a few good alternatives to this

[Fiz Ocelot]

People have already posted that you can do similar things with tools like emerge, apt, yum, etc. So maybe it would make more sence to make a front end that can work with all of these, tailored towards games? Anything that brings more gaming to linux is welcome.

Good, But What's really needed....

[ObsessiveMathsFreak]

....is more JOYPAD support in linux.

We need a way to plug and play standard youypads in Linux AND a uniform method for programs to interface with them. Till then, emulation, as well as gaming in general will lag behind in linux.

How can you play Street Fighter II on a keyboard. It's inhuman I tell you!

Re:Good, But What's really needed....

[bodgit]

....is more JOYPAD support in linux.

We need a way to plug and play standard youypads in Linux AND a uniform method for programs to interface with them. Till then, emulation, as well as gaming in general will lag behind in linux.

Huh? So what is it about the Joystick/Joypad interface or unified Input layer that doesn't satisfy that?

How can you play Street Fighter II on a keyboard. It's inhuman I tell you!

An I-Pac controller from Ultimarc [ultimarc.com] along with some arcade controls, quite easily.

While I suppose this is interesting

[PigeonGB]

for users of JDS, everyone else can use the Loki installer just fine, right?