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Posted January 22, 2017
Anyone know how to install the .sh file on Linux 16? my computer was giving me trouble and said that writing more would damage files... additionally, the file was taking a huge amount of time to load, which I think it shouldn't since it's only a couple of MB.

However, I was running Ubuntu from the DVD-R, so perhaps that is what the problem was

and by the way: how does this operating system even save files? Does it just immediately write them to the storage on which the OS is located? How come the "computer" tab shows that 3.6 GB of files are used and 4.0 are free when my DVD-Rs only have 4.7GB of space on them? Any answers would be appreciated. I'm a newb to Linux :)
Posted January 23, 2017
Hello there!
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wagneraz: Linux 16 (...) was running Ubuntu
What version of the system are you running? Is it Ubuntu 16.04? :)
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wagneraz: However, I was running Ubuntu from the DVD-R, so perhaps that is what the problem was

and by the way: how does this operating system even save files? Does it just immediately write them to the storage on which the OS is located? How come the "computer" tab shows that 3.6 GB of files are used and 4.0 are free when my DVD-Rs only have 4.7GB of space on them?
As I understand, you run Ubuntu only from the DVD - it's called "a live system". DVD discs are read-only so you are definitely not able to save any files to the disc. You should be able to write files to your hard drive, though.

However, for full experience, I would recommend installing Ubuntu on a hard drive. Here's an official guide from the Ubuntu website: https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-desktop

You have to be careful, so you won't erase your already existing data from the hard drive! If you are not sure how to do so, ask or hire someone more experienced to do that for you :)

If possible, please contact our support, here we will be able to help you in a best possible and more detailed way:
https://www.gog.com/support/contact
Posted January 24, 2017
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linuxvangog: Hello there!
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wagneraz: Linux 16 (...) was running Ubuntu
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linuxvangog: What version of the system are you running? Is it Ubuntu 16.04? :)
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wagneraz: However, I was running Ubuntu from the DVD-R, so perhaps that is what the problem was

and by the way: how does this operating system even save files? Does it just immediately write them to the storage on which the OS is located? How come the "computer" tab shows that 3.6 GB of files are used and 4.0 are free when my DVD-Rs only have 4.7GB of space on them?
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linuxvangog: As I understand, you run Ubuntu only from the DVD - it's called "a live system". DVD discs are read-only so you are definitely not able to save any files to the disc. You should be able to write files to your hard drive, though.

However, for full experience, I would recommend installing Ubuntu on a hard drive. Here's an official guide from the Ubuntu website: https://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/install-ubuntu-desktop

You have to be careful, so you won't erase your already existing data from the hard drive! If you are not sure how to do so, ask or hire someone more experienced to do that for you :)

If possible, please contact our support, here we will be able to help you in a best possible and more detailed way:
https://www.gog.com/support/contact
Yes, I am running 16.04, and I somehow managed to get the Darwinia file onto my PC, which is what confused me because I also thought that the disk would be read-only. Very strange! When I double click on it, however, it will not actually start.

I know I could install the OS on my laptop, but I would prefer to just play it from the CD for now as space on my computer is currently limited, and it has been a lot of fun to use Ubuntu even with just the CD install.

Thanks for helping me out :)
Posted January 25, 2017
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linuxvangog: <snip>
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wagneraz: Yes, I am running 16.04, and I somehow managed to get the Darwinia file onto my PC, which is what confused me because I also thought that the disk would be read-only. Very strange! When I double click on it, however, it will not actually start.

I know I could install the OS on my laptop, but I would prefer to just play it from the CD for now as space on my computer is currently limited, and it has been a lot of fun to use Ubuntu even with just the CD install.

Thanks for helping me out :)
Ok, but are you aware that live sessions (system ran from DVD) are not persistent by default? That means you won't be able to save your game and be able to access the save file after you run Ubuntu from DVD again.

(Of course, there are workarounds for that, but I would really recommend you to install Linux on a hard drive, even an external one, if you want to play games on it).

In short, to install and run Darwinia on Ubuntu you should:
1. Download the GOG installer of the game (the file should have .sh extension)
2. Open the terminal in the folder where you downloaded the installer
3. Type:

chmod +x gog*.sh
./gog*.sh

4. A graphical installer should launch, follow the default steps to install the game.
5. Run the game by clicking the icon that should be created on your desktop (or the menu item accessible from Ubuntu dash).
Posted January 27, 2017
Ok. Thank you :)

The Asterisk is where i write the filename, correct?
Posted January 27, 2017
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wagneraz: Ok. Thank you :)

The Asterisk is where i write the filename, correct?
That's the point - you don't have to. The shell will replace the asterisk with the remaining part of the filename!
Posted January 28, 2017
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wagneraz: The Asterisk is where i write the filename, correct?
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linuxvangog: That's the point - you don't have to. The shell will replace the asterisk with the remaining part of the filename!
Just be aware this would run all files that start with gog and end with .sh in that directory, e.g. any other GOG installers. If it's the only one then no worries.
Posted January 29, 2017
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linuxvangog: That's the point - you don't have to. The shell will replace the asterisk with the remaining part of the filename!
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Gydion: Just be aware this would run all files that start with gog and end with .sh in that directory, e.g. any other GOG installers. If it's the only one then no worries.
Ah. I see. So like in most programming languages, it means that everything before the asterisk is what is being paid attention to. If i put the asterisk at the beginning then, it would run all files ending in gog, correct? I understand.
Posted January 30, 2017
Actually ./gog*.sh would run the first matching file with the others as arguments. Not much sense in that. Most shells complete file names with the tab key, use that instead for fewer surprises.
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