if you dont like linux threads, dont read...

i just have a quick question, ive searched around and couldnt find anything useful. i figured someone here would probably know enough to answer...

first off, how do i convert .zip files to .tar.gz files? i figure there must be a way, since im trying to get stuff for a program designed for linux and all of the downloads are in .zip format.

also, how do i load normal programs in linux, such as games? i know a lot of people use linux as their primary os, and ive heard of a lot of people running popular computer games on linux, and it would be helpful to know how to go about it.

What's with the title? Isn't it supposed to represent the
problem?

> What's with the title? Isn't it supposed to represent the
problem?

Shouldn't the post add something to the conversation?

> first off, how do i convert .zip files to .tar.gz files? i figure there must be a way, since im trying to get stuff for a program designed for linux and all of the downloads are in .zip format.

Why does it need to be a .tar.gz file? I wouldn't think Linux would have a problem with zip files...

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Originally posted by Govtcheez
Shouldn't the post add something to the conversation?

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It did din't it?
I was just inresistably attracted to the words 'dont like linux':D .

Anyway, You can't run all games on linux, They have to be
ported to it. This is where OpenGL comes in handy. Though
there aren't many companies that port games over, I think ID
was one of the companies who did.

I'm not sure, But i heard there was some kind of emulator
for windows games, but for all i know it's crap.

a lot of times i tend to ask questions right before i figure out the answer... i figured out how to use zip files now, and the help with running programs was... well... helpful

sorry to clutter up the boards, im good now... thanks

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btw, i named the thread that way because i know there have been a lot of linux threads recently and it just so happens that right along with the rash of linux threads i have been trying to get my own linux machine running. i have a fear of getting flamed (yes, i know its sad), and i wanted to weed out the people that would flame about all the linux threads by excluding them from the thread entirely.

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