Well, first of all, I'd like to apologize. Going with "zealot" was a bit too much. So, sorry for that one! :cheers:
But let me explain where it came from:
Firstly, it was not directed at Linux gamers or users in general. I, myself, use Linux (though not for gaming and only ocassionally aaaand it can be a bit of a pain in the ass ) but if it makes the final steps there and becomes a viable alternative not only for mostly indie gaming but most or all games get a release, who knows?
The problem I have is that in this forum we have two, maybe three people who are very dedicated to Linux and its perks - which, of course, is fine - but this small group has (or had) a habit to eagerly look for any tiny, tiny detail in a thread that allows to derail it and turn it towards Linux gaming.
A few months back, my subjective impression was that it was unbearable and it pops up everywhere - repeating the same slogans over and over again, eventually harming your cause instead of helping it. The situation got better and in this particular instance, I agree that bringing it up in relation to DRM free shops and their unique qualities was justifiable.
But claiming that Linux popping up everywhere was a sign of relevance, when it was just this tiny group of people bringing it up and, frankly, sometimes annoying me with it, made me see red. So, it wasn't even directly related to the topic, I just needed to let off some steam.
Long story, short: poor choice of words, uncalled for, I'm sorry! But I'm glad I got it out of my system.
:hatsoff:
But let me explain where it came from:
Firstly, it was not directed at Linux gamers or users in general. I, myself, use Linux (though not for gaming and only ocassionally aaaand it can be a bit of a pain in the ass ) but if it makes the final steps there and becomes a viable alternative not only for mostly indie gaming but most or all games get a release, who knows?
The problem I have is that in this forum we have two, maybe three people who are very dedicated to Linux and its perks - which, of course, is fine - but this small group has (or had) a habit to eagerly look for any tiny, tiny detail in a thread that allows to derail it and turn it towards Linux gaming.
A few months back, my subjective impression was that it was unbearable and it pops up everywhere - repeating the same slogans over and over again, eventually harming your cause instead of helping it. The situation got better and in this particular instance, I agree that bringing it up in relation to DRM free shops and their unique qualities was justifiable.
But claiming that Linux popping up everywhere was a sign of relevance, when it was just this tiny group of people bringing it up and, frankly, sometimes annoying me with it, made me see red. So, it wasn't even directly related to the topic, I just needed to let off some steam.
Long story, short: poor choice of words, uncalled for, I'm sorry! But I'm glad I got it out of my system.
:hatsoff: