{HELP!} How do I get games to run fast on Ubuntu Linux?

[johhnny1ace]

I just installed Ubuntu Linux on a Toshiba Satellite L455.

What Happened

I came up with a RAZOR fast operating system, at least it seemed that way.

The first time I downloaded a game, and ran it, the results weren't so successful.

My computer started to burn up. and it didn't look good.

I installed the Wine emulator, and I got the same reaction, I am now VERY sad because of this situation.

Specs

4gig laptop with intel i5 processor

unknown graphics card

One more thing

I didn't know which version I installed. I'm guessing the 32 bit. but this computer is 64 bit.

ANY TYPES OF SUPPORT ARE APPRECIATED!

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[Port]

did you enable any Additional Drivers

open the Launcher, open "Software Sources", look at the "Additional Drivers" tab

[johhnny1ace]

did you enable any Additional Drivers

open the Launcher, open "Software Sources", look at the "Additional Drivers" tab

Didn't find any. A couple seconds ago it just spammed internal errors onto my screen. Some strange results I found was that my computer specs were actually 32 bit, with 3000 megabytes, instead of 4 gigs.

[ResonKinetic]

"Ubuntu Linux"

Well there's your problem.

[Port]

"Ubuntu Linux"

Well there's your problem.

wtf are you talking about

[ResonKinetic]

Linux isn't made for games. It's made for people who can't afford a decent operating system.

Hell, even Apple OS's are better than Linux.

Because Macs have SOME support for programs.

[Port]

Linux isn't made for games.

Linux is a kernel, so obviously not
silly fact-fighting arguments aside

that doesn't change the fact that there's 131 (and counting, fast) games with GNU/Linux support on Steam
and that Steam itself supports it natively

It's made for people who can't afford a decent operating system.

point out an operating system which costs money and is better than GNU/Linux

[Evar678]

Actually, It was pointed out a while ago that linux based systems handle gaming almost 10 times better than windows or mac (LOLOLOL MAC GAMING, HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA)

Its just developers don't like linux.

[johhnny1ace]

Linux isn't made for games. It's made for people who can't afford a decent operating system.

Hell, even Apple OS's are better than Linux.

Because Macs have SOME support for programs.

Does that mean that I should crack windows again, or possibly install it onto a dvd and boot from there, or should I install Mac OS X using iAtkos?

[Port]

Does that mean that I should crack windows again, or possibly install it onto a dvd and boot from there, or should I install Mac OS X using iAtkos?

have fun getting banned I guess

[Solid³]

installing windows

[johhnny1ace]

have fun getting banned I guess

YIKES!!! I just realised that I shouldn't have posted that.

[ResonKinetic]

Actually, It was pointed out a while ago that linux based systems handle gaming almost 10 times better than windows or mac (LOLOLOL MAC GAMING, HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA)

Its just developers don't like linux.

Let me tell you a story.

I purchased a computer from a friend of mine. Really good quality for gaming.

Unfortunately, it had no operating system.

So, not having much money at the time, I used Linux.

Tried playing games.

Performance was inadequate. To the point of unplayability.

I tried several games and several different versions of Linux.

It was all crap.

So I saved some money and purchased Windows Vista Ultimate.

And now I have no problems.

[Mr.jacksaunt]

Linux isn't as user friendly and automatic as windows, sounds like a problem with you refusing to educate yourself on it.

[Steve5452]

Let me tell you a story.
I purchased a computer from a friend of mine. Really good quality for gaming.
Unfortunately, it had no operating system.
So, not having much money at the time, I used Linux.
Tried playing games.
Performance was inadequate. To the point of unplayability.
I tried several games and several different versions of Linux.
It was all crap.
So I saved some money and purchased Windows Vista Ultimate.
And now I have no problems.

Did you install the latest drivers for your GPU?
Were you running the games under WINE? You can't get 100% performance in WINE.