Building a Linux-based Game Machine

[Amichai Rotman]

Thank you, Geoffery,

Would it be better to make it a MAME Machine?

Amichai

2017-06-13 15:25 GMT+03:00 Geoffrey Mendelson <geoffreymendelson at gmail.com>:

> 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 at iglu.org.il> 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
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