Running TF2 on Linux?

[chrisbliss18]

I'm curious if any TF2 players are gaming using Linux. If so, I'd love to know how you went about getting everything working. I'd also like to know what Distro you use, what software you use to bridge the compatibility gap (such as Cedega or a virtual machine), and any persistent problems you might have.

I've boiled down my list of possible Distro choices to Ubuntu, Sabayon, openSUSE, Fedora, and CentOS. If you know of any reasons why I shouldn't pick a particular Distro, please let me know.

 

[foxtrotniner]

I've actually tried this on ubuntu I've gotten CoD4 to run on wine but not steam and tf2 to run on it. I'm missing some windows dependencies.

 

[WhiteSoxFan5622]

ive messed around with it on Ubuntu. I used wine and it work pretty good. Not as good as windows though. I too got Cod4 to run, but steam is tough.

EDIT: on wines site it says TF2 working perfectly under ubuntu

 

[subtle_turtle]

I had it working OK on Ubuntu through Wine, but my FPS were about half of what I would get in Windows. I've heard that you can tweak it and get it working better, but I would rather play then spend 40 hours trying to get it right. Of course, if I didn't already have a Windows disk and had to shell out $120 for a new license, I may reconsider and go with Ubuntu, just because it's free.

 

[WhiteSoxFan5622]

I had it working OK on Ubuntu through Wine, but my FPS were about half of what I would get in Windows.

thats what happened to me too when i tried.