How can I connect Linux with Teenagers?

[Illusha Nokhrin]

Personally, I think that there are some great Linux games out there. Nexuiz
and Savage have already been mentioned, and I would add Warsow and Wesnoth.
I would suggest looking at the Ubuntu Gamer's Arena (gaming.gwos.org), and
showing them how simple it is to install most of the games using apt-get
install or Synaptic. Also, mention that the games are completely free. You
could also host a Wesnoth or Warsow/Nexiuz/Alien Arena LAN party at lunch or
after school sometime.

Hope that helps,
Illusha

On 10/21/07, Dave Marple <d.marple at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Another great (although getting old now) game is Savage, the old version
> is free. http://www.s2games.com/savage/downloads.php
>
> You'd also be surprised at how playable many games are using Wine.
>
> Elpram
>
> On 10/21/07, Scott <slewin at bmts.com> wrote:
> >
> > Sanjay Sodhi wrote:
> > > I think a lot of it is wow-factor, but people don't give me the time
> > to
> > > wow them!
> > Teenagers are the most difficult age group to convert.  Younger kids
> > have several games they like on Linux and are not attached to windows
> > yet, while adults are, usually, more concerned with desktop software
> > that is more likely to be found on Linux.
> >
> > Teenagers are almost only after games, with the exception of some chat
> > software as mentioned.  I would suggest showing them the few proprietary
> >
> > games on Linux if you have any like Neverwinter nights or Quake.  And
> > show them the few high end open source games like Nexiuz.  I would
> > suggest not showing them any of the simpler games.  Even though they are
> > good, they may view Linux games as not as good.  Showing the beryl is a
> > good idea as that is very nice and Pidgin/Gaim is good too.  I would
> > also suggest showing them Amarok, there is nothing on windows that can
> > complete :).
> >
> > --
> > Your friend,
> > Scott
> >
> > Sent to you from a Linux computer using Kubuntu Version 7.04 (Feisty
> > Fawn)
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