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Why no Linux version?

1 replies · 1,136 views · Started 20 December 2005

I dunno...
You dunno...

I can make some guesses ...

  • There's no money in it (See my post in Suggestions)
  • None of the developers use Linux
  • None of the developers know how to create programs without IDE x

I don't think that the people actually working on the game have provided any reliable information regarding a Linux version. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Dear ZC programmer:
I am new here. "The Legend of Zelda" was one of my favorite games. Thank you for creating a tribute to this game. Linux is my favorite Operating System. I see posts that go back a few years mentioning a Linux version, but there still isn't one. I know you don't have an answer for me.

I'll offer a possible solution:
Post a job for talented volunteers to work on the Linux port. It can be just like a real job, including submission of Resume/CV and NDA, but there will be no money involved.

Allow me to be your first volunteer:
I know C/C++. I know my way around structures, pointers, references, OO programming concepts, etc. I am an American, over the age of 18, and legally bound by any NDA I sign.

Thank you.

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-- Ghodmode

- No money is made from Zelda Classic
- The developers do use Linux and are familiar with it
- ZC uses the Allegro game programming libraries, and is therefore portable - I played both the Linux and Mac alphas for ZC when I was a beta tester.

Be patient. You'll see a Linux version eventually.