Why I'm really looking forward to Desura on Linux. Thread - Linux Gamers

I would imagine that most Linux users are pretty passionate about Free and open source software and the advantages it provides. For a lot of folks that's the main reason we use it. I also love package managers. It's one of the things that makes Linux so much easier to use than Windows IMO.
That said:
As a Linux user I don't mind proprietary software IF it's not a vital part of the system. Games fall under this category. However, I don't like having proprietary software in my package manager. Having a digital distribution service like Desura will let me keep all my games up to date, and easily be able to bring them from system to system if I change PCs or something. It also makes me feel better because the games are isolated, in a manner of speaking. I won't buy any games through the Ubuntu Software Center, because who knows if Ubuntu will remain the predominant Linux OS? Maybe, but I don't want to be tied to a single platform. I'm guessing that Ubuntu will be what Desura is released on first, which is fine because I AM currently using that, so i'm just saying.

This may sound stupid to some people, but it's just what's been going through my head. I have all the humble bundles, and going back and checking to see if they've been updated was a pain in the ass. Bring on Desura!

Edited by: rioninja

I use Ubuntu because its easier then windows, I have no political (open vs proprietary) allegiance. Windows seven has a huge interface that while similar to all previous versions isn't as simple as Ubuntu's be it the classic from 10.10- or the new Unity 11.04+. I like Ubuntu because it has very few hassles for me idk about most other distros so I'd be sad to see this go away. I'm looking forward to Desura because I seriously want more native games, yea crossover/wine/pol is ok but its sure as hell not native, also the software center doesn't have that many good games.... the playdeb ppa helps a little bit with that but still I think Desura is going to be GREAT!

2 more months (if they are still on the same timeline from Feb.) I cant wait to have games in a nice centralized location on my favorite platform. I currently use ubuntu but am looking into pclos, debian, slackware ,or arch.

1 more months. Will only buy my games on Desura. Hopefully get Linux on the desktop by Desura more market share.

Ya, this is going to be the switch point for me, just waiting till that day. Someone finally showing us some love.

A lot of people like to complain about the lack of "Triple A" games on Linux, but to be honest I don't even care anymore. I'm sure everyone here has a ton of games they loved when they were younger, and just about all of them came from small game studios. Hell, back in the 80s and 90s they were all small studios by today's standard. I think that thanks to things like the Xbox Arcade, IndieDB, Steam, etc, we've been seeing a sort of indie game boom. The so-called AAA game studios have gotten too big, and generally stale. Sure there are a lot of games that can only be made with a huge budget, but I feel that the majority of good games coming out these days are from independent studios. Desura is one more way that these smaller guys have a chance to get there games out there in today's market. These independent developers have been treating Linux like a first class citizen, unlike the EAs of the world, and I'm looking forward to showing them some love by purchasing their games on the Desura Linux client.

So are there any status updates or anything going on?

Been following this development since July, hope everything is going well!

Not so far but it is coming. Better they take a bit longer but have the important problems solved than the other way 'round.

Linux users like FREE ans in FREEDOM not free as in GRATIS (Zero Cost)!

we want be able to pay for good software